A Danish Viking named Rurik settled in Novgorod. Rurik became ruler in 862A.D. When Rurik came to Russia he found Slavic-speaking farmers and hunters. He united these tribes into a single, well-organized government. The area then became the "land of Russia." Rurik moved the government to Kiev for better trade and water supply. The Rurik dynasty ruled for a long time. They held great power for a long time. Each were named as Great or as a very powerful czar(Caeser or Emperor). The death of Feodor, a czar who had no children to take the throne, ended the Rurik dynasty. There were only two dynasties that ever ruled in Russia; the first was Rurik, the last was Romanov.

PUBLISHED DATE	1884 PARIS
ARTIST	DE LA CHARLERIE
ENGRAVED BY	PANNEMAKER
PUBLISHER	THOMAS DE LAMOTTE SAINTE-MARTIN
PAGE SIZE: approx	14 3/4 INCHES x 10 1/2 INCHES
IMAGE SIZE: approx	7 1/2 X 5 1/2 INCHES
CONDITION	INTEXT ENGRAVING with TEXT on the back . Excellent condition. Heavier paper.Suitable ageing. The image is clean, clear and sharp with beautiful depth and detail.