When did Kievan Rus begin and end?
Kievan Rus began in 862 when East Slavic tribes rebelled against Varangians. The state ended with the siege of Kiev by the Mongols on the 1st of September 1240.
Questions about Kievan Rus'
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who founded Kievan Rus according to the Primary Chronicle?
The three brothers Rurik, Sineus, and Truvor supposedly established themselves in Novgorod, Beloozero, and Izborsk respectively. Rurik became the sole ruler after his two brothers died quickly.
What was the religious conversion date for Vladimir the Great?
Vladimir the Great ordered the population of Kiev to be baptised in August 988 after he himself was baptised in 987. He arranged to marry Princess Anna, the sister of Byzantine emperor Basil II, following this decision.
Which law code did Yaroslav the Wise promulgate?
Yaroslav the Wise promulgated the first law code of Kievan Rus known as the Russkaya Pravda shortly after his death. This legal document confined punishments to fines and generally did not use capital punishment.
When did the Mongol Empire invade Kievan Rus?
The Mongol Empire invaded Kievan Rus in the 13th century devastating numerous cities including Ryazan Kolomna Moscow Vladimir and Kiev. The siege of Kiev occurred on the 6th of December 1240 which is generally understood as the end of Kievan Rus.