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Are Russians descendants of Vikings?
Yes, please.
It appears that in addition to Viking artifacts, some of the earliest written records of Russia, such as the Primary Chronicle, describe the arrival of a group of Varangians (a term used to refer to the Vikings) in the region that is now Novgorod. These Varangians established a settlement and eventually gained control over the area. Over time, they intermarried with the local Slavic population, leading to the emergence of Russian people and culture as we know it today.