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BIG websites! [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] Began with the East Slavs (3rd-8th AD centuries) [|Kievan Rus'] first East Slavic state arose in the 9th century and adopted Orthodox Christianity from the Byzantine Empire (what is this?) Vikings in 9th century. Who were the Vikings and can use How to Train your dragon video Byzantine and Slavic culture dominates for millennium Loss of Rus’ lands to Mongol invasion By 18th century, much expansion through conquest, annexation, and exploration (define these and relate to other historical events) Becomes Russian Empire which was the third largest empire in history LOOK AT 007 and how they view Russian people Periods in Russian History [] (maps) 1. Early history: 3rd through 8th century (discussion of Vikings) 2. Kievan Rus’ : 9th century through 1242 (859- 1240) [] [] 3. The Appanage Period (1240-1480) Grand Duchy of Moscow- to 1453-ish [] [] 4. Tsardom of Russia- 1547- 1682?, Rurikov Dynasty (862-1613) and Romanov (1613-1917) [] [] [] 5. Imperial Russia- 1689-1917 6. Soviet Russia- 1917- 1991 7. Post-Soviet Period; Russian Federation- 1991 to present day