Kievan Rus – the largest state of medieval Europe. It was formed in the 9th century as a result of internal development of the Slavic tribes. Kievan Rus played a significant role in the history of the East Slavic peoples. Throughout the existence of the state was the old Russian nationality, which became the basis of ethnicity 3 peoples – Russian, Belarusian and Ukrainian. The unification of the Slavic tribes contributed to the development of economic, cultural and political spheres. Kievan Rus occupied the leading position in the international arena. Close contacts were established with the Czech Republic, Georgia, Poland, France, Byzantium, England.
The Heyday of Kievan Rus '
For a long period for the largest state in Europe was characteristic fragmentation. The princes could not come to an agreement when solving simple questions.
The Heyday of Kievan Rus largely associated with religious reform, conducted by Prince Vladimir. He understood that paganism is not in the interests of such powerful States. Faith in the forces of nature meant the worship of many gods. But Vladimir decided to consolidate his power through Christianity. Thus, the population of Kievan Rus knew - if the sky one God, then they can be only one Emperor – Vladimir. He accepted the Christian faith. Immediately after that, almost all the people received baptism. With the adoption of Christianity princely power was strengthened.
The Heyday of Kievan Rus continued in the reign of Yaroslav the Wise. If this much attention was paid to strengthening the positions of Christianity. In addition, culture and education has reached the highest level. During this period, was translated many books from Greek into old Russian. In Novgorod was established a school in which three students learned to read and write. In Kiev at St. Sophia Cathedral was founded the first library in Rus. It not only translated the book but also written records.
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The Foreign policy of Kievan Rus '
The Main objectives of the Ancient princes, were:
- protection of trade routes;
- the struggle with the steppe nomads;
the strengthening of ties with the Byzantine Empire.
In the face of constant attacks, threats from the nomads, princes of Russia and strengthen the defensive line. So, when Vladimir the powerful boundaries on these rivers, such as the Desna, the Sula, the String. The entire line of defense was built a fortress, fortification.
Since the 10th century, between the Byzantine Empire and Kievan Rus were frequent wars. In many ways, they were associated with the struggle for trade routes, a reduction of duties to merchants, strengthening the power. Only in 1046 two powerful States of Europe have signed a final peace Treaty, which was sealed with the wedding of Kiev Prince Yaroslav and a daughter of the Byzantine Emperor Monomakh.
The Princes of Ancient Rus '
According to the Norman theory, the ancient Slavs until 9th century lived in small tribes without any centralized control. They then invited on Board the Varangian princes, who marked the beginning of the formation of ancient States. During this period the land was exposed to attacks of the nomads. As a result, one of the Varangian princes (Rurik) died. The Kiev Prince took Oleg. After the death of Oleg to rule the country was Igor.
A Large role in the development of Kievan Rus belongs to Vladimir. He not only United all the land, but also converted to Christianity.
No less important place in the history of the ancient Russian state is given to Yaroslav the Wise. With him, Kiev Rus reached its heyday: strengthened ties with many countries, has seen a spurt in the cultural sphere.
After the Principality of Yaroslav the Wise, the throne passed to Vladimir Monomakh, and then to Yuri Dolgoruky.
Of Course, each ruler of Kievan Rus reached different levels of development, but you can't deny the fact that it was under Vladimir and Yaroslav the Ancient Russian state reached the peak of its development.
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