I was in Kiev in 2015 and went to take a look at Askold's grave. I was told that originally a rune stone marked the spot, but the Communists destroyed / removed it in the early 1920's.
Regarding Eastern Polans, the region they inhabited was generally referred as Inner Rus' by the Byzantines, compared to the vassals of Rus' which were called Outer Rus'. The chronicles suggest that the Polans adopted the name Rus' from Varangians, similarly to how slavs of Bulgaria adopted the name from turkic Bulgars. So, a union between the Polans and Vikings might have took place. So discarding them as a non existing people is biased, I would like to see you explore this topic in more detail. There is also an evidence that Western Polans never existed either.
Havskjold, the modern form of Askold, is a farm in Lier, west of Oslo. They have the same etymology, grey skull. Maybe Askold was a bald guy from Norway.
I thought that we nowadays enjoy the freedom of democracy and freedom for all people, not like Putin trying to build a new empire of enslaved people......?? The Nordic countries are successful in everything because of equality and freedom. Slava Ukraine, democracy and freedom from Sweden 🖖🇸🇪🇪🇺✊🇺🇦 Tuck Frump, Putin, their Enablers and Oligarchs like Elon Musk and Tucker Carlson
The Eastern Polans, also called Polyanians, are mentioned in the Primary Chronicle.
There were Rus who lived in Roman Crimea where they were part of the Metropolitanate of Gothia prior to the 9th century and Christianized
Interesting details I hadn't heard about these figures! Cheers for the content!
I was in Kiev in 2015 and went to take a look at Askold's grave. I was told that originally a rune stone marked the spot, but the Communists destroyed / removed it in the early 1920's.
The early history is always so messy but nice video of it anyway. Always nice to hear from Rus history. Cheers!
I love your content, it is such an interesting part of the world to me with changing and very dramatic recent and ancient history.
outstanding video
Excellent video per usual!
love that album
I'm guessing that Photios' bishop was "offered in sacrifice to the pagan gods", it gives a plus in the battles to come.
Regarding Eastern Polans, the region they inhabited was generally referred as Inner Rus' by the Byzantines, compared to the vassals of Rus' which were called Outer Rus'. The chronicles suggest that the Polans adopted the name Rus' from Varangians, similarly to how slavs of Bulgaria adopted the name from turkic Bulgars. So, a union between the Polans and Vikings might have took place. So discarding them as a non existing people is biased, I would like to see you explore this topic in more detail.
There is also an evidence that Western Polans never existed either.
Great Video I made more videos on the subject. But with less quality than your videos. I need to learn how to edit better. Great job!
Havskjold, the modern form of Askold, is a farm in Lier, west of Oslo. They have the same etymology, grey skull. Maybe Askold was a bald guy from Norway.
I support calling the area big Sweden
Excellent and thought provoking vid. Time for us Swedes to take back what it is ours.
you can look in the Swedish-Novgorodian Wars wiki. All of Sweden had problems winning against one principality. What is there to talk about.
@@Tensh1n We ruled Novgorod too...
I thought that we nowadays enjoy the freedom of democracy and freedom for all people, not like Putin trying to build a new empire of enslaved people......??
The Nordic countries are successful in everything because of equality and freedom.
Slava Ukraine, democracy and freedom from Sweden 🖖🇸🇪🇪🇺✊🇺🇦
Tuck Frump, Putin, their Enablers and Oligarchs like Elon Musk and Tucker Carlson
*kiev
Kiev*
Relevant username. Only Russian z-trolls insist on Kiev for the spelling of Kyiv.
Kyiv
okay youtube commenter a-nus
По древнерусски - Кыєв. Вы хоть бы не позорились что-ли.
Great video as always