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Dnieper River Extremely important, runs through Kiev, Ukraine, and Belarus Norman Theory Theory that Kievan Rus arose because Scandinavian Vikings were asked by the Eastern Slavs to rule over them as they were so fragmented. Prince Rurik was the legendary Viking leader of Novgorod. Modern research has disproved this myth originating from the 'Primary Chronicle' written by 12th century Kievan monks to legitimize the Rurikid Dynasty. Grand Prince Oleg R. 879-912, Took control over Kiev by focusing on annexing neighboring Eastern Slavic tribes. Modest tributes in exchange for protection from the nomadic tribe raiders. He launched a campaign against the Byzantine Empire in 907 AD for the purposes of establishing Kievan Rus as a regional player. In 911 AD, the Byzantine Empire signed a very generous trade agreement with Kievan Rus