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The Russians first appeared on the historical stage in the 9th and 10th centuries, alongside the earliest East Slavic communities established around what is now Kiev. At that time, they had no distinct political unity and lived under the pressure of Turkic tribes migrating into Europe. According to historical sources, unable to establish a strong internal administration, the Russians invited one of the Scandinavian (likely Swedish) Viking leaders to rule over them. This event is generally regard