Rurikid Dynasty Family Tree | Rurik the Viking to Ivan the Terrible

The video explores the history of the Rurik dynasty, a Slavic dynasty that ruled for over 700 years in Eastern Europe. It covers the founding of Novgorod by Rurik, the establishment of Kievan Rus under Oleg, and the expansion under Sviatoslav. The conversion to Christianity by Vladimir the Great and the subsequent civil wars are discussed. The rise of Moscow and the reign of Ivan the Terrible, who modernized Russia but also led it into turmoil, are highlighted.

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