The ___ '​ were an early medieval group or people who gave their name to the lands of Russia, Ruthenia, and Belarus. Most Western scholars believe them to be a group of Varangians, specifically Norsemen. The ___' had relocated "from over sea", first to northeastern Europe, creating an early polity that finally came under the leadership of Rurik. Later, Rurik's relative Oleg captured Kiev, founding Kievan ___'. The descendants of Rurik were the ruling dynasty of Rus' (after 862), and the founders of the Tsardom of Russia.

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