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Rurik
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Ru·rik  (rrk, rrk) Died c. 879.
Scandinavian warrior and the founder of the dynasty that ruled Russia until 1598.
Rurik, Ryurik [ˈrʊərɪk]
n
(Biographies / Rurik (death date: 879) M, Russiannational of birth: Norse, POLITICS: hereditary ruler) died 879. Varangian (Scandinavian Viking) leader who founded the Russian monarchy. He gained control over Novgorod (?862) and his dynasty, theRurikids, ruled until 1598


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