Russia etymology

Etymology

The name "Russia" derives from the medieval state of Rus', which itself originated from the Varangians (Vikings) who settled in Eastern Europe in the 9th century.

Meaning and Origin

The term "Rus" has several possible origins:

• Swedish: From "ros" or "rodslagen", meaning "oarsmen" or "people who row", referring to the Vikings who sailed the rivers of Eastern Europe.
• Finnish: From "ruotsi" or "ruotsilainen", meaning "Swede" or "Swedish", reflecting the influence of Viking settlements in the region.
• Slavic: From "rusyi" or "rusy", meaning "red" or "reddish", which may have referred to the rust-colored hair of the Vikings.
• Iranian: From "rušan", meaning "light" or "shining", possibly referring to the fair-haired Vikings.

Over time, the term "Rus" came to refer to the territory and people ruled by the early Kievan Rus' state, which expanded and evolved into the Russian Empire and eventually the modern-day Russian Federation.

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