Culture of Ancient Russia (989-1480)
The years of the Middle Ages in Russia are from the adoption of Christianity in 989 until the early 19th century. The period lasted longer in Russia than in the rest of Europe. Byzantine Empire heavily influenced Russian culture with the construction of cathedrals but Russia's size let pagan practices last for several centuries in rebellious principalities. The conversion brought with it translated literature which created a renaissance in Russian writing traditions. It also led to closer ties to European countries and the Roman empired Russia around Moscow and defeated the Golden Horde at the Great standing on the Ugra river in 1480 to give rise to the sovereign Russian state.century (1703–1801) ==
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