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East Slavic tribes

East Slavic tribes appears on the timeline as a people or culture of Russia and the Steppe (Europe) from c. 500 to 882 CE, a span of 382 years. Its people spoke Slavic languages (Russian, Polish, Czech, Serbian, Bulgarian, Ukrainian).

Polans, Drevlians, Severians, Krivichs, Vyatichi and Ilmen Slavs who spread through the forests and river valleys from the Dnieper to Lake Ilmen, paying tribute to the Khazars or the Varangians.

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Facts

Dates
c. 500 to 882 CE
Duration
382 years
Type
People or culture
Region
Russia and the Steppe, Europe
Language family
Slavic

Became

Events in Europe during its time

Neighbours in Europe

Elsewhere in the world at the same time

Questions

When did East Slavic tribes exist?

c. 500 to 882 CE, about 382 years. These dates are approximate, because the evidence for its beginning or end is uncertain.

Where was East Slavic tribes?

Russia and the Steppe, in Europe.

What language did East Slavic tribes speak?

Slavic. This family includes Russian, Polish, Czech, Serbian, Bulgarian, Ukrainian.

What came after East Slavic tribes?

Kievan Rus.