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Why were the mongols who invaded Kiev Rus called the Tatars?

They were called the "Tatars" because one of the Mongol tribes was of the Tata people.


Why did Kiev became an important city?

Kiev became an important city due to its strategic location along trade routes connecting the Baltic Sea and the Black Sea, facilitating commerce and cultural exchange. As the capital of Kievan Rus, it became a political and religious center in Eastern Europe during the 9th to 13th centuries, influencing the development of Slavic culture and Orthodox Christianity. Its rich history, architectural heritage, and role as a cultural hub further solidified its significance in the region. Today, Kiev remains the capital of Ukraine, continuing to be a vital political and economic center.


How did the Russians achieve mongol rule?

The Russians achieved Mongol rule primarily through military defeat and political subjugation in the early 13th century, when the Mongol Empire, led by Genghis Khan and later his descendants, invaded Kievan Rus'. The Mongols employed superior cavalry tactics and psychological warfare, overwhelming fragmented Russian principalities. After the fall of key cities like Kiev in 1240, the Mongols established the Golden Horde, which imposed tribute and governance over the region, effectively integrating it into their vast empire. This rule persisted for several centuries, shaping Russian development and culture.


When did Ukraine become a country?

Ukraine is a very old country, although it's been overtaken by many governments and country in its history. In 882 A.D: Kyivan Rus' is Ukraine, controlling a large portion of East Europe and (now) West Russia (Russia gets its name from this, Ukraine came first.) In 1199, Ukraine was under the rule of the Kingdom of Galicia-Volhynia, In 1649, it was known as the Cossack Hetmanate. (Hetman was a leader during that time) Later, it went under the rule of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, until 1917. On November 7, 1917, the Ukrainian National Republic was established. On November 1, 1918, the West Ukrainian National Republic is established. On December 30, 1922, Ukraine is dragged into the Russian Empire, now becoming a Soviet Socialist Republic in the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR, or Soviet Union) 1945: Ukraine, along with Belarus and Russia, join the United Nations (UN), becoming founding states of the UN Finally, on August 24, 1991, Ukraine breaks free of the Soviet Union, and becomes the independent country we know today.


How did Russia become a European power before World War 1?

Russia, whether as Kievan Rus or Muscovy, has always been a power in Eastern Europe. Soon after the fall of Byzantium, the Princes of Muscovy claimed to be the true successors to the eastern part of the Roman Empire and adopted the Byzantine double-headed eagle as their dynastic 'beast'. (That's why the Romanovs also used it). Muscovy claimed to be the protector of Orthodox Christianity and also claimed the right to intervene at will in the Balkans. Until about 1780 most of this was just talk. From about 1650 onwards Muscovy/Russia began to push westwards into Poland. War with Sweden in 1700-21 brought further westward expansion. Tsar Peter the Great (reigned as sole Tsar 1696-1725) and later, also Catherine the Great (reigned 1762-96), made huge efforts to 'westernize' Russia in the 1700s. Russia became involved in many of the major European wars from the Seven Years' War (1756-63) onwards. So Russia was a major European power long before the approach to WW1.