Kyiv 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 form of Kievan Rus.
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