RURIK ? c.830 - c.879 Norman Warrior Rurik ( meaning ' famous ruler ' ) is the name of the legendary Norman founder of the first Russian state of Novgorod. Rurik was a chieftain of the Skandinavian Vikings, or Varangians.
Rurik's kinsman
Oleg founded the grand principality of Kiev, and Oleg's successor,
Igor, believed to be Rurik's son, is considered the real founder
of the Russian Rurik dynasty; the Rurik princes ruled until 1598.
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