Kievan Russia

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. datedDated form of Kievan Rus.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
kievan rusruthenia
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Kievan Russia. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Kievan%20Russia

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