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Who is considered the founder of the Rurik dynasty?
Who is considered the founder of the Rurik dynasty?
In what year was Rurik invited to reign in Novgorod according to tradition?
In what year was Rurik invited to reign in Novgorod according to tradition?
Where are most historians believe the Rus' originated from?
Where are most historians believe the Rus' originated from?
Who succeeded Rurik as regent for his infant son Igor?
Who succeeded Rurik as regent for his infant son Igor?
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Which chronicle contains one of the earliest mentions of Rurik?
Which chronicle contains one of the earliest mentions of Rurik?
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Where did Rurik originally settle after consolidating the lands of Sineus and Truvor?
Where did Rurik originally settle after consolidating the lands of Sineus and Truvor?
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Who did Rurik bequeath his realm to before his death?
Who did Rurik bequeath his realm to before his death?
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Which followers of Rurik seized Kiev before launching an attack in 860 according to Byzantine sources?
Which followers of Rurik seized Kiev before launching an attack in 860 according to Byzantine sources?
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What term is the name Rus' believed to be derived from according to the prevalent theory?
What term is the name Rus' believed to be derived from according to the prevalent theory?
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Which dynasty ruled Kievan Rus' and later the Tsardom of Russia until 1598?
Which dynasty ruled Kievan Rus' and later the Tsardom of Russia until 1598?
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