rus

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A Viking trader from the Rus arrives at a bustling riverside market in Novgorod.

Definition

Noun: 1. A medieval state and people: "Rus" refers to the medieval state and the people, traditionally of Scandinavian origin, who established it in Eastern Europe in the 9th century. It is considered a foundational precursor to modern Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The Rus established important trade routes along the Dnieper and Volga rivers.
  • Historians study how the Rus gradually assimilated with the local Slavic populations.
  • Kiev became the powerful capital of the Rus under Prince Vladimir the Great.

Advanced Usage

• "Kievan Rus": This is the most common specific term for the state during its period of consolidation and strength with its capital in Kiev.
  • The baptism of the Kievan Rus in 988 introduced Orthodox Christianity to the region.

Variants and Related Words

• Russian (adj/n): Pertaining to modern Russia or its people. While derived from "Rus," it refers to the later, distinct nation.
  • The Russian language has its roots in the Slavic tongue adopted by the Rus.

Synonyms

• Kievan Rus: The specific historical name for the medieval state.
• Rus' principality: A term emphasizing its political structure.

Related Phrases

• The Primary Chronicle: The main historical document that records the origins and early history of the Rus.
  • According to The Primary Chronicle, the Rus were invited to rule over the Slavic tribes.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the medieval Russian state established by Scandinavian traders in the 9th century; the capital was first in Novgorod and then in Kiev

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