+The Varangians were Norse seafarers who ventured east from Scandinavia, establishing trade routes and often serving as warriors. They profoundly influenced the development of early states in Eastern Europe, including [Kievan Rus](/wiki/Kievan_Rus), and formed the formidable [Varangian Guard](/wiki/Varangian_Guard) for the Byzantine emperors.
+## See also
+- [Norsemen](/wiki/Norsemen)
+- [Viking Age](/wiki/Viking_Age)
+- [East Slavs](/wiki/East_Slavs)