The founder of Russia

The founder of Russia is generally attributed to Prince Rurik, who established the Rurik Dynasty and ruled as the first prince of Novgorod in the 9th century. The early history of Russia is intertwined with the rise and expansion of various East Slavic tribes and city-states. Rurik, a Varangian warrior from Scandinavia, was invited by the people of Novgorod to bring order and protection to their land. He accepted the invitation and became the ruler of Novgorod, laying the foundation for the princely rule in Russia. Rurik's rule marked the beginning of what would later become the Russian state. After Rurik's death, his descendants continued to rule in different parts of Russia, gradually expanding their territories. The Rurik Dynasty, also known as the Riurikids, ruled over various principalities, including Kiev and Vladimir-Suzdal, and played a crucial role in the consolidation and development of the early Russian state. In the 13th century, the Mongol Empire, led by Genghis K...