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The 11 pages that link to Rurik, each with the reason it gives.

• Viking AgeBroader topic: His story points to Scandinavian participation in the formation of eastern European states.

• Kievan Rus'Broader topic: Later dynastic tradition made him the starting point of Rus' princely rule.

• Novgorod RepublicRelated: Novgorod's ruling princes belonged to the dynasty traced to Rurik.

• Volga trade routeRelated: Traditions about Rurik reflect the Scandinavian-Rus' political world associated with eastern trade.

• VarangiansRelated: Later tradition links his Scandinavian origins to the Varangian presence in early Rus'.

• Yaroslav the WiseNarrower topic: Yaroslav’s claim to power rested on membership in this ruling lineage.

• Rus' peopleBroader topic: The chronicle tradition places him at the beginning of Rus' princely rule.

• History of RussiaRelated: The dynasty attributed to him ruled Rus’ and later Muscovy for centuries.

• Oleg the WiseRelated: The chronicle presents Oleg as Rurik’s kinsman and regent for his son Igor.

• RurikidsBroader topic: The dynasty takes its traditional name and origin from this ruler.

• Veliky NovgorodRelated: Novgorod traditions connect Rurik’s rule with the beginnings of Rus political history.