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Rurik (IX century) - Viking, the mythical founder of Novgorod and the royal Rurik dynasty that ruled Russia until the end of the XVI century. Rurik came at the invitation of such tribes as the Chud, Slovenes at Lake Ilmen Krivichy and veаs with his clan, that called Rus, ethnicity is still debated. Russian chronicle claims that he was not and neither Norman nor Swed, neither Britain nor Goth. DNA tests of Y-chromosome representatives of the Rurik dynasty confirms that he may have derived from the Finno-Ugric and Baltic tribes. Russian chronicles say that he came from across the sea, that is, from Scandinavia.
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When did Rurik die?
Rurik died in 879.
What is the birth name of Rurik Ekroos?
Rurik Ekroos's birth name is Artur Rurik Ekroos.
When did Rurik Rostislavich die?
Rurik Rostislavich died in 1215.
What country did houses of Rurik and Romanov rule?
The houses of Rurik and Romanov ruled over Russia.
When did Rurik Ekroos die?
Rurik Ekroos died on November 23, 1977.
When was Rurik Ekroos born?
Rurik Ekroos was born on April 28, 1902, in Helsinki, Finland.
What year was varyag rurik the tsar of russia?
Rurik was Varangian chieftain who was the founder of Rurik dynasty. He became Tsar of Russia in 864 AD and remained so till 879 AD.
What does the primary chronicle say about rurik and the Novgorod?
The Primary Chronicle references Rurik as the Varangian chieftain invited to rule over Novgorod in the late 9th century. It portrays Novgorod as the city where Rurik established his dynasty, known as the Rurik Dynasty, laying the foundation for the state of Kievan Rus'.
Who was kiev taken over by?
Rurik
Who was the first ruler to consolidate the Slavic tribes?
rurik
Who took over Kiev and made it in to a prosperous city?
Rurik.
What does The Primary Chronicle say about the Rurik and the origin of Novgorod?
It says that the Slavs invited the Viking chief Rurik to be their king. So in 862, he founded Novgorod, Russia's first important city.
