+The Rus' people, likely of Norse origin, were crucial in shaping early states across [Eastern Europe](/wiki/eastern_europe). They established vital trade routes and laid the groundwork for entities like [Kievan Rus'](/wiki/kievan_rus'), influencing the emergence of modern nations.
+## See also
+- [Vikings](/wiki/vikings)
+- [Slavs](/wiki/slavs)
+- [Varangians](/wiki/varangians)
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