Kievan Rus

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Proper noun

1. (historical) A medieval principality in Eastern Europe centred around Kiev; considered an early predecessor of Russia, Ukraine and Belarus.

Synonyms

• Kievan Russia, Kiev, Kyiv, Ruthenia
• Kievan state, Kyivan state (preceded by "the")

Translations

• French: Rus' de Kiev, Rus de Kiev
• German: Kiewer Rus, Kiewer Russland
• Italian: Rus' di Kyiv, Rus' di Kiev
• Portuguese: Rus' de Kiev, Rus de Kiev
• Russian: Ки́евская Русь
• Spanish: Rus de Kiev

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