According to some researchers, the formation of the ancient Russian state was the result of combining the Eastern Slavic tribes.However, there were disputes between the many historians on the formation of power.This is due to originated about 200 years ago, the so-called "Norman theory".
in the ancient chronicles the year 862 is referred to as time calling princes Vikings with dominant over them Rurik in the Slavic lands.This need has arisen due to the proliferation of internal strife.The inhabitants of Scandinavia (Prince-Vikings) called in some sources "northern people" - the Normans.
discussions about their vocation began in the 18th century after the founding of the Academy of Sciences and the reforms of Peter 1. While invited to the service of the St. Petersburg Academy Schletzer, Miller and Bayer became the founders of assumptions about how education was the Old Russian state."Norman theory" suggests that the state brought the Scandinavians.Thus, power is not formed by the Slavs and Vikings princes.At the same time began to spread, and the other, "antinormannskoe assumption."Its founders, Lomonosov and Trediakovskii argued that the formation of the ancient Russian state is a credit to the Slavs.
in one degree or another, most of the historians in the 19th century were supporters of the assumption of the formation of power Vikings.However, the historical science of the 20th century Norman theory subjected to serious criticism.As a result, today, the majority of scientists and researchers do not deny the history of the Normans some influence on the formation of Russian statehood, but the extent of this influence is not exaggerated.
in the East Slavic tribal leaders called princes.Pedigree kings and princes of the state was conducted by Prince Rurik's Vikings.
After the death of Rurik, prince of Novgorod, the Vikings came to the Dnieper.The first real ruler of ancient Russia is Oleg.On it remained credible information.Oleg engaged in land consolidation Slavic tribes.In 882, he conquered Kiev, killing reigned there Askold and Dir.Taking from the capital, Oleg called her "the mother of Russian cities."Thus, there was the formation of the Old Russian state Kievan Rus.
During the reign of Oleg had some good battles with the powerful Byzantine Empire, twice he went hiking to Constantinople.As a result of this activity in the 907 and 911 years Russia has signed lucrative peace agreements.
Education Old Russian state continued even after after Oleg succeeded by Igor.According to some sources, he was the son of Rurik.During the reign of Igor continued inclusion of Kievan Rus different tribal formations.So, he was instrumental in the birth of Russian settlements in the Taman Peninsula, subdued incriminating.In addition, Igor continued very active foreign policy, Oleg.After military campaigns against Byzantium he signed it in 944 a mutually beneficial agreement.One of the first Prince Igor faced a Turkish folk group - Pechenegs.
first ruler known to history, was Olga, the widow of Prince Igor.Princess managed to hold on to power, not only over Kiev, but also over the entire Rus.During the reign of Olga were strictly regulated tributary obligations.
Education Old Russian state continued until the reign of Yaroslav (1019-1054).This ruler was nicknamed "the Wise".Jaroslav combined their power almost all the ancient Russian lands.Prince adopted the "Russian Truth" the first legislative code.During his reign of power has reached the highest power.
