Rus': Map & History
Rus' is mapped in the atlas for 880 CE – 881 CE, with a peak mapped extent of about 485,847 km².
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Rus' is mapped in the atlas for 880 CE – 881 CE, with a peak mapped extent of about 485,847 km².
Modern Countries Once Part of Rus'
At its mapped extent, Rus' covered territory in 2 present-day countries. The period shown is when the mapped borders include that country, and the note says how much of it.
States and Provinces
Largest Present-Day Cities in Its Territory
Each opens on the live map inside Rus''s borders of that time.
Derived by testing mapped cities against this polity's dated territorial polygons, so the list is indicative and follows the borders in the source dataset.
Rus': Key Facts
| Capital | Kyiv |
|---|---|
| Official language | Old East Slavic |
| Form of government | monarchy |
| Currencies | kuna, grivna, nogata |
| Founded | 882 CE |
| Dissolved | 1240 |
Facts from Wikidata Q1108445 (CC0).
Rus': Frequently Asked Questions
When did Rus' exist?
Rus' is dated to 880 CE – 881 CE, in the Early Middle Ages era.
What was the capital of Rus'?
The capital of Rus' was Kyiv.
How large was Rus' at its peak?
At its peak in 880 AD Rus' covered about 485,847 km².
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