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Kiev. By Tyler Trzcinski. Information. It is believed that Kiev was discovered in the 9 th century by a Slavic tribe and the tribe’s leaders name was Kyi. Info Continued.
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Kiev By Tyler Trzcinski
Information • It is believed that Kiev was discovered in the 9th century by a Slavic tribe and the tribe’s leaders name was Kyi.
Info Continued • During the 8th and 9th centuries Kiev functioned as an outpost of the Khazar empire. A hill-fortress, called Sambatwas built to defend the area.
Info again • Kiev was the center of Rus’ Polity and was ruled by the Varangian.
Info once more • In the 1320s, a Lithuanian army led by Gediminas defeated the Slavic army led by Stanislav of Kiev at the Battle on the Irpen’ River, and conquered the city.
Last fact • In 1492, most of Kiev was burned by the Crimean Tatars .
Sources • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kiev • http://www.rentapartment.com.ua/history.html