Summary of Mark Galeotti's A Short History of Russia

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Book Preview: #1 The painting is typical of Vasnetsov’s work. It is detailed and evocative, and it is quite wrong. It shows Prince Ryurik landing on the shores of Lake Ladoga from his distinctive dragon-prowed Viking longship, along with his brothers and retinue. #2 The lands of the Slavs were attractive to the Scandinavian traders. They were often invaded and conquered by their neighbors, the Turkic tribes. However, they did