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Velyaminov, G.M. The mystery of the Varangian (on the relations between the Russians and the Norse in XI century)

Abstract: The researches and the fans of Russian history know that according to the document of old times, the so-called “Varangian konung Yakun”, who was in 1024 called by Yaroslav the Wise “from over the sea” in order to help against Mstislav of Tmutarakan. Yakun and his people came, but during the fight at Listvyana, Yaroslav and Yakun were defeated and run. This problem is the key subject of this article by G.M. Velyaminov. Keywords: history, anthropology, Varangians, Russia, Russian history



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