Medieval Russia: A Captivating Guide to Russian History during the Middle Ages

Did you know that Russia, as a united state, was not formed until the 16th century?

Today, Russia is the biggest and one of the most populous countries in the world. From the early, primitive state-like formations in the 9th century, all the way to the creation of the first true tsardom of Russia in 1547, the history of medieval Russia is one filled with constant struggles for power, personal rivalries between various princes, bloody wars, and a search for identity.

This period, which spans a...