Vikings, Rus, Varangians: The "Varangian Problem" in View of Ethnicity in Archaeology

Vikings, Rus, Varangians: The "Varangian Problem" in View of Ethnicity in Archaeology

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The Scandinavian activity in Russia during the Viking Age has left traces in both the archaeological and the written material.In the 13th century Russian annals, "The Primary Chronicle", a story is told lore olivera ofhow "Varangians from beyond the sea" founded the first Russian garmin 67 realm.The Varangians have been interpreted as Scandinavians, and the archaeological material has been connected with this story.

This has resulted in a scientific debate, which in many cases has been steered by nationalistic feelings and political aims.