Timeline: Early Russian History

From legendary warrior Rurik to Ivan the Great

862	882	988	1169	1237	1271	1380	1462	Next Timeline

Circa 862	Rurik, a semi-legendary Scandinavian warrior, establishes "Russ" or "Rhos" state at Novgorod Top
882	Oleg moves capital to Kiev, in present-day Ukraine Top
988-9	Grand Duke Vladimir I becomes Eastern Orthodox Top
1169	Prince Andrei Bogolubski moves capital to Vladimir, near Moscow Top
1237-1240	The Mongols (Tatars) under Batu Khan, invade, devastate Russia Top
Circa 1271	Moscow becomes capital of Grand Duchy of Suzdal-Vladimir Top
1380	Dmitri Donskoi defeats Tatars; takes title Grand Duke of Moscow Top
1462-1505	Ivan III (the Great) begins annexing surrounding areas, builds autocratic state; religious leaders proclaim Moscow "the third Rome"—heir to Rome, Constantinople Top