Norman Theory and the Formation of Russian Statehood

Abstract

The authors analyze the question of the origin of Russian statehood in ancient times. The main goal of the research is to study economic and social state of Russia at the beginning of the VIth century. The authors conduct a detailed analysis of the Norman and anti-Norman theories. They conclude assessment of the degree of influence of each of the theories on the formation of Russia as a full-fledged state.

About the authors

Dmitriy I. Satushev

RUDN University

Email: sat.work@mail.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-7176-8469

Master Student of the Department of Public and Municipal Administration

6 Miklukho-Maklaya str., Moscow, Russian Federation, 117198

Dmitriy D. Ryumin

RUDN University

Author for correspondence.
Email: Ryumindd@gmail.com
Master Student of the Department of Public and Municipal Administration 6 Miklukho-Maklaya str., Moscow, Russian Federation, 117198

Ilya A. Sarankin

RUDN University

Email: sarankin.ilya@yandex.ru
Master Student of the Department of Public and Municipal Administration 6 Miklukho-Maklaya str., Moscow, Russian Federation, 117198

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