The Rise of the Kyivan Rus (Pre-History-1054) - The History of Ukraine Part 1 

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As an Ukrainian currently defending my land - thank you for your effort to share history of my land, country and it's people.

Russians: "Ukraine is just a Russian colony rebelling against the motherland!" Americans: "Wait, that reminds us of something!"

6:34 In the beginning the Universe was created. This has made a lot of people very angry and been widely regarded as a bad move.

"So if you don’t mind, I will take only 30 seconds or one minute to give you a short reference to history for giving you a little historical background." J/k, lol. Puck Futin. Thanks for setting the record straight.

Oh Boy, The Rustkie's gonna be mad about this one.

As an 'Murican, I've got nothing but mad respect for these resilient, fearless people who share our values and deserve our unending support in the face of tyranny from this century's hitler clone.

History of Everything on a roll this month. Rolling like a Ukrainian T80.

"If history makes you comfortable, youre doing it wrong" That is perhaps the best notion for anyone who claim to be, "interested" in history

Thank you for further spreading the word about our history and identity, as for too much time we were seen as "another flavor of russians", even with the founding of nation dating far before the swamplands. Слава Україні, і велике дякую тобі🫡🇺🇦

As a Ukrainian, thank you for your work, such deep insight is very rare. I want to draw your attention to a little-known fact in the English-speaking world. The use of the term "Slavs" has developed historically, but it is not the term mainly used by the Slavic peoples. In fact, it is used only in four languages - Russian, Bulgarian, Belarusian and Croatian. In others (Ukrainian, Bosnian, Macedonian, Polish, Serbian, Czech, Slovenian and Slovak), the term "Slovs" is used (if phonetically to represent the analogue), the words to check are Slovakia and Slovenia. This term is based on the word "Slovo", which literally means "word". So, "Wordians", if you wish ;). Not slaves, but those who speak an intelligible language. I hope that this will somehow help in the study of the political use of the language question.

I know it kinda doesnt relate to the history but i find it wild how the same americans who want America to stay out of the war in Ukraine are the ones who always talked about how America was the beacon of hope and keeper of peace back in the 90s. We go to war for pointless reasons but wont help a genuine fight to save an innocent group of people being subjugated.

I was just rewatching the three countries video a few hours ago, thinking how awesome it would be to have a multi part video series about Ukrainian history. And here it is...

An American who is also Ukranian Catholic kudos on the quote of the US declaration of independence.

The rise of the accurate content creators will be forever remembered. What more can man desire to achieve?

I absolutely died from the pronunciation on "cucuteni tripoli/ye" on 9:12 . Great vid tho, fun to see that it touches a bit on my culture as well

ah yes my favourite Icelandic youtuber

Gonna be using your video as sourcing for some of my projects.

"the comments will be crazy on this one" *unanimous support for Ukraine in the comments*

Respect mate

I can relate to that weird niche-finding. After growing out of being a tankie, I became obsessed with learning the truth about Kalashnikov rifles and how shitty they actually are and cutting through the propaganda. I bought one myself to study and get hands-on experience despite hating it. That lead to me studying the theory of Quality on the larger scale, and now I work at a manufacturer as a quality analyst and CMM programmer. I just love when things like that happen for people.

Thank you for starting this series. As a ukrainian student who was surprisingly uninterested about history of my own country I can clearly say that THIS should be used in schools as a primer. And only after it there should be deeper examinations of specifics. Thank you for doing this. This matters a lot.

Just as I was lamenting how bad I am at reading maps, you go back far enough in history for me to use the Clan of the Cave Bear series to ground me in the area. Felt very weird jumping from Dan Carlin to those books in my mind

Mihola Hohol, whom the Russians claim as Nikolai gogol, was a ukranian aithor and poet first.

Left 4 Dead 2 Horde Music starts playing Russian bots: screaming “Here they come”

just a small point at 1:08 thats not Ukraine, thats Czechia, specifically Church of Saint Jan Nepomucký(in Žďár na Sázavou)

Absolutely worthy topic, king. Love this one already at 00:20

Oh man, I hope I'm back home by the point this drops.

TIL there's a big difference between history of Ukraine and my country's (Korean) counterpart. On one hand, there is a group of people known for horse archers in the antiquity, who then spent the first millenium A.D. haggling with the carousel of nomadic people coming from the Eurasian Stepps, which culminated in a significant life-changing encounter with the Mongol Empire. In contrast, there is Ukranian history. *....wait.*

For Saint Javilin!

I'm from Mykolaiv and in 6th grade we with my class went to Olvia oh, what a wondeful place to live

A lovely starting point to learn about, what I've come to learn, a beautiful people and culture. I also couldn't help but smile at the Perun shout out.

The Ozzie PowerPoint man is a god?!?! Wow!!!

Great work, looking forward to part 2!

My first ever visit to Ukraine was over summer before the invasio. I never fell in love with a city faster than kyiv. Such an insanely friendly and welcoming place, even though I didn't speak a word of the language beforehand

Respect brother 🙏 Its good to see based people who still have common sense and dont think its normal to invate, kill and rape other people in a sovereign nation. Bless your soul 💛💙

It's always funny how 'people' like MTG and her ilk don't see us as a people with our own history, will or culture.

As time passes, and as the Ukraine war starts to loose traction in the media, I start to feel like an outcast for supporting Ukraine in its war of independence. Whenever I enter a discussion forum on our news portalls, it looks like the people are split 50/50 on wether the west is in the wrong or wehter Russia is in the wrong. It is insane. I can not comprehend that after 2 years of Russias special needs millitary operation, there is a majority of people who would choose to appease Russia, and mock you for being against it. I don’t like this timeline.

Been waiting a long time for this one. After you finish up the Ukrainian history, you should totally do a comprehensive history of Belarus, too. They still have a government in exile that's over 100 years old now.

Don’t mind me. Just here appreciating a beautifully articulate video. So what did we all think? :)

Perun the legend! :) Glad I got recommended this channel, enjoying the mass of information presented in a pleasant way overall - cheers!

I swear you are the first historian to actually mention Huns, Climate change/mini ice age and mass migration as to why the peoples of Europe played musical chairs. It always baffles me that so few people even mention it.

You know, I find it a bit of a weird coincidence that EVERY nation that Russia/USSR has EVER ruled would - rather reasonably in my view - never EVER want the Russians to do this to them again. Why oh why can’t the Russians try to be friends with their neighbour rather than a haunting ( or actual) menace? Why is Russia SOOO weirdly spiteful? Answers on a postcode please.

Looking forward to part 2.

I'll honestly be watching these a couple times over since my knowledge of that side of the globe is seriously lacking. I'm pretty sure most our politicians would have trouble pointing out these places on a map. Sad, of course. New subscriber to your channel! Thanks so much for your hard work. It's so important. Learning about all the various histories of the world can be overwhelming, but people like you help it along. Especially with all the tragedies going on today that we in the lower classes of the western capitalist world are encouraged to ignore, even as our comforts stem from them.

Might wanna get your mods ready for the Russian internet bots, they’re soon gonna be infesting this entire comment section

Great video as usual Brit

A great start to a promising series!

Very informative, I've learned much today. Thanks for the hard work.

Exciting!

Hi man just want to say love your vids and your one of the best History channels I've watched so keep up the good work you inspire me to be beter in my History class and to look at History in a more open and neutral way so thank you and Slava Ukraine Much love from South Africa

For anyone interested in the topic I highly recommend this book: The Gates of Europe: A History of Ukraine

I still can't help but think of Ukraine as being Eastern, mostly on religious grounds. Of course, that goes with the caveat that I view Russia pretty much a khaganate in a Slavic skinsuit.

Doing good work once again ( have to use this one since ill doax myself with my other one)

I am so excited for this one !!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

My man, been watching your videous since the begining and loving every monent of it. One advice: pls use more map images rather the drawings of the artists. Way better for engagement and understanding

thanks i cant wait for part 2! i dont know ther histroy went this far back!

Loving this

I dont knowifitwastime or money you had to spend to get the sound right. but it was worth every penny or second.

I like your attitude, subbed

Oh heck yes you made the video! Thank you! :)

Nice summarizatuion.

You have done an excellent job here. I appreciate how concise your explanations are. I have been wanting to look into Ukrainian history further but have never found the time. I look forward to future instalments. You're doing God's work mate, Thank you!

Thanks for making this series. I've become interested to learning this history after listening to Timothy Snyder's 'the Making of Modern Ukraine' last year. No mention of the Scythians going to Egypt, the Ostrogoths & their influence on Rome, the migration to Morocco & Spain or on a sadder note slavery. I suppose these would be over an hour long then though.

cant wait for the comment section on this one

Looking forward to this series to learn more about Ukraine HOE! I got 'The Last Empire' based on your suggestion from the Q&A vid, and have enjoyed it so far. I'm actually at the chapter where post-coup, Ukraine is now declaring independence. Thanks for the recommendation!

10:19 terminator went a bit too far back by accident

Every version of Ukraine Shall Not Perish I have heard nearly moves me to tears. Maybe I'm just projecting my own ideas and understanding, but I feel the cry for survival and prosperity.

Thank you ffor this video.

I actually got to meet Serhii Plokhy when he spoke at my university. Awesome guy.

Thanks for this. I like history and had a fair understanding of Ukraine's roots. This helps consolidate the timeline better for me.

Perun (PowerPoint guy) IS my god

Just imagine the mental gymnastics of citing the Kievan Rus as the reason why Moscow can claim supremacy over Kyiv.

See you in 47 hours I guess, thanks for the heads up?

Thanks to History of Everything for accurately covering this, since we can't expect the RuZZians to.

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:02 *🇺🇦 Introduction to Ukrainian History* - Introduction to the study of Ukraine's history, culture, and people. - Ukraine's history, culture, and people are widely misunderstood in the West. - Historians often become obsessed with niche topics, driving them to delve deeper into their studies. 05:24 *🌍 Origins of Nationalism and Identity* - Nationalism and national identity trace back to the French Revolution, emphasizing the concept of citizenship. - Early sense of community existed before the French Revolution, evolving over time. - Nation-states and national identity are not always codependent, as seen in examples like England. 06:32 *🏛️ Ancient Origins of Ukrainian Civilization* - Ukraine's history traces back to ancient Greece, showcasing its deep historical roots. - Herodotus identified Ukraine as a frontier where Greek civilization met its "barbaric alter ego." - Ukrainian lands were settled by various ancient cultures, including Neanderthals and the Scythians. 10:53 *🏛️ Greek Influence and Hybrid Culture* - Greek colonies along the Black Sea coast contributed to a hybrid Greco-Scythian culture. - Herodotus's writings provide valuable insights into the complexity of Scythian society. - Ukraine's fertile lands earned it the reputation as the "Bread Basket of Europe." 12:56 *🌍 Transition Periods and Regional Shifts* - Ukraine played a crucial role in the transition from Roman to Byzantine power. - The Great Migration period marked significant demographic shifts and cultural changes. - Rise of different powers in Europe led to the division of cultures and territories, shaping Ukraine's historical trajectory. 13:56 *🌍 Emergence of Slavic Peoples* - Origins of the Slavic peoples are complex and rooted in migration patterns and cultural interactions. - Slavic tribes migrated into Europe between the 7th and 3rd millennia BC, impacting the region's demographics. - Different Slavic groups emerged, each with its own distinct characteristics and historical trajectories. 18:25 *🏛️ Impact of Invasions and Trade* - Avar and Bulgar invasions disrupted the power structure of Slavic tribes in Ukraine. - Kazars' rule brought significant trade opportunities and cultural exchanges, contributing to the region's prosperity. - Christianity started to gain influence during this period, shaping future religious landscapes in Ukraine. 20:56 *🚢 Viking Age and the Primary Chronicle* - The Viking age brought raiders known as the Rus to modern Ukraine, attacking Constantinople in 960 AD. - The Primary Chronicle, although considered a key historical source, is primarily a secondary source, documenting events after the fact and influenced by Byzantine sources. - It highlights the rise of the Rurik dynasty in Kiev, but interpretations of its narrative have been used to support various historical claims, including Russia's origins. 23:37 *🤴 Reign of Prince Vladimir the Great* - Prince Vladimir the Great's reign marked a significant period in Eastern European history, particularly Ukraine. - Vladimir's conversion to Christianity in 988 AD initiated the spread of Christianity in the region, with Kiev playing a crucial role as the center of Christianity in the East. - His son, Yaroslav the Wise, further strengthened Christianity by promoting education and translating religious texts into local languages. 25:12 *🏰 Transition to the Medieval Period* - The mention of Genghis Khan's birth marks the transition to the medieval period, hinting at the profound changes to come. - Future episodes will delve into the medieval era of the Rus, including its decline, the rise of other powers like Galicia-Volhynia and Moscow, and the emergence of the Cossacks. - The narrative will continue to unfold, covering significant historical events leading up to the formation of the Russian Empire.

It means a lot, thank you

Great video, not many videos mention about adaptation of names like Rus`, Ruthenia, Ukraine and what Rus' isn't equal moscovy or russia Thank you for your support! Greetings From Ukraine )

Amazing video man! much love from the USA, I really appreciate the time and effort you put into this, and i think it’s extremely important we all understand the history behind the cause we all stand behind

Hey, they made TimeZones no longer a concern.

A ‘Wise King’ decided to adopt an alphabet NO ONE ELSE west of the river Bug actually uses. Brilliant mate 👍🤣

Thank You

I can't wait for more, i just love your history videos. In poland we learn the history of the world and poland, and the history of Ukraine is too small for world, and too far for Polish history. Soo yea i can't wait for more episodes 😊

Yes yes I'm all for bite sized chunks and all that; but wouldn't the history of the region be better understood as one 2 hour long interview with Tucker Carlson looking like he was having a confusing fart.

6:46 I thought it was pronounced So-crates with a long "a". 😀

-SKULLS FOR THE SKULL THRONE- Comment for the algorithm.

Count Dankula is my favorite Scottish RU-vidr

I subscribe

Thank you from Ukraine. Another great work from Australian squad in action. Catch you next time!

Church-Slovanic language (and its alphabet) is an artificial language created by missionary monks Cyril and Methodius to spread Eastern Christianity in Moravia and Bulgaria. After baptism, Church-Slovanic became an 'eastern Latin' for Orthodox Slavs. It was the language of state and church. As for domestic usage, it is unknown which language or languages were spoken among ~12 Rus-occupied tribes, since they had no writing. But it’s very very unlikely that it was “one people '' and “one language” as some KGB agents say.

First thing i did after this vid ... starting a new game of CK3 ^^

Thanks

At 16:16 I just want to say that also what today are western Slavs (Slovaks, Czechs, Poles or Sorbians) also moved to where these countries are now (except some modern day parts of Poland) alongside modern day Hungary and parts of Germany

As a Ukrainian, thank you, even i learned a lot from here.

The soviets only own sadness and despair

Great video. One small correction would be due though. At 15:24 you lumped Serbs and Bulgars together but the history and migration of Bulgarian people is different. Other than that, good work and waiting for more videos in the series

Ukraine at the time of the slavs beginning sounds like the behind the scenes U.S. a mixing pot of cultures.

Say HoE, this series you're doing reminds me of Project Ukraine that came out when the invasion happened. You perhaps taking inspiration from that event?

Good. You missed important role of Bulgaria, but still well done. Thanks.

A sacrifice for the gods of the algorithm. Good fortune to you!