The Origins of Russia | Kievan Rus, Mongols, and Moscow.

Описание: The history of Russia began long before it became a global power.
This video traces the early formation of Russia, starting with nomadic tribes and Slavic settlements that laid the foundation for a unified state. We explore the rise of the Rurikid dynasty and the establishment of Kievan Rus, including the pivotal conversion to Orthodox Christianity that shaped Russian culture and identity.
The video then examines the devastating Mongol invasion, which placed much of the region under Tatar rule for centuries. Key historical figures such as Alexander Nevsky and Ivan the Terrible are highlighted for their roles in defending, expanding, and transforming the state into a centralized tsardom led by Moscow.

Finally, we look at the collapse of the first ruling dynasty and the chaos of the Time of Troubles, a period marked by political instability, famine, and foreign occupation that nearly destroyed the emerging Russian state.


📌 Topics Covered:

Origins of Russia and Slavic tribes
Kievan Rus and the Rurikid dynasty
Conversion to Orthodox Christianity
The Mongol invasion and Tatar rule
Rise of Moscow
Ivan the Terrible and the Tsardom
The Time of Troubles



Early history of Russia
Kievan Rus
Rurikid dynasty
Mongol invasion Russia
Rise of Moscow
Ivan the Terrible
Alexander Nevsky
Russian tsardom
Time of Troubles
Russian history explained