- Founded by Oleg the Wise (r. 879 - 912 AD)
- Consisted of East Slavic tribes in Eastern Europe
- Ruled by Rurik dynasty (founded by Varangian prince Rurik in 862 AD)
- Extended from White Sea to Black Sea and Vistula river to Taman Peninsula
- Fought against Khazars
- Sviatoslav I ruled 943 - 972 AD
- Vladimir the Great ruled 980 - 1015 AD
- Yaroslav the Wise ruled 1019 - 1054 AD
- Fell to Mongol invasions (13th century AD)
Sources
Wikipedia: Kievan Rus', Rurik
