+Kievan Rus was a powerful medieval East Slavic state, centered around [Kiev](/wiki/kiev), that flourished from the 9th to the 13th centuries. This early federation laid the foundations for modern [Russia](/wiki/russia) and Ukraine, known for its rich culture and adoption of Orthodox Christianity.
+## See also
+- [Slavs](/wiki/slavs)
+- [Vikings](/wiki/vikings)
+- [Rus' people](/wiki/rus_people)
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