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The medieval East Slavic state, centered around Kiev, founded by Scandinavian traders and warriors starting in the 9th century.
"Historians trace the origins of modern Russia and Ukraine back to Kievan Rus."
How to Use Rus
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe historical name for the early Slavic-Scandinavian state that gave rise to Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus.
Word Forms
Rus plural, Rus plural
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Etymology
From Old East Slavic Русь (Rusĭ), likely from Old Norse via Proto-Finnic, referring to Scandinavian traders who settled near Kiev.