The Greatest Cities of Kyivan Rus

🛡️ Marathon: “The Greatest Cities of Kyivan Rus”

Discover living history through the stones of ancient capitals.

🔔 Join us on a unique historical journey!
“The Greatest Cities of Kyivan Rus” is a 10-day marathon that immerses you in the life, spirit, and heritage of one of the most remarkable medieval civilizations. Each day, you’ll discover a new gem — a city that was not just a point on the map but a heartbeat of the era.

What you’ll experience:

📜 In-depth city stories:
Kyiv, Chernihiv, Halych, Pereiaslav, Smolensk, Iskorosten, Novgorod and others — learn how they were founded, their political and cultural roles, what wars they endured, and what has been preserved to this day.

🖼 Visual materials:
Antique engravings, reconstructions, archaeological findings, and modern photography — all to help you feel the essence of each city.

🧭 Interactive map:
All the major cities of Rus at your fingertips. Explore the scale and geopolitical complexity of the era.

📚 Verified sources:
We rely on chronicles, academic research, archaeology, and the works of both Ukrainian and international historians. No myths — only history that comes alive.

🌟 Why this marathon is worth your time:

• You’ll see Kyivan Rus not as a legend, but as a real civilization with people, cities, spirituality, and wars.

• You’ll understand how Ukrainian statehood was formed, and why some cities disappeared while others survived.

• This isn’t just history — it’s our identity.

🔓 After subscribing, you’ll get daily access to new chapters of our shared past.
This is more than a marathon — it’s a journey across the centuries.