Kievan Rus'

A form of Kievan Rus — A medieval principality in Eastern Europe centred around Kyiv; at its maximum extent covering much of modern Ukraine, Belarus and western Russia and considered an early predecessor of each country.

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Meanings

proper noun
  1. alternativeAlternative spelling of Kievan Rus.

Synonyms & antonyms

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rus
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Kievan Rus'. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Kievan%20Rus'

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“Kievan Rus'.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Kievan%20Rus'. Accessed November 5, 2026.

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WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Kievan Rus',” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Kievan%20Rus'.

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