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m OlegGerdiy moved page Principality of Kiev to Principality of Kyiv: "Kyiv" is the proper name. It's the actual Ukrainian name of the city. It was confirmed by Ukrainian government and used by British, USA authorities. See "Etymology" section in...
"Kyiv" is the proper name. It's the actual Ukrainian name of the city. It was confirmed by Ukrainian government and used by British, USA authorities. See "Etymology" section in article on Kyiv.
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|native_name = Київське князівство
|native_name = Київське князівство
|conventional_long_name = Principality of Kiev
|conventional_long_name = Principality of Kyiv
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|region = Eastern Europe
|region = Eastern Europe
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[[File:Rus de Kiev en 1237.png||thumb|225px|right|The Rus' principalities in 1237. Kiev is shown in light blue.]]
[[File:Rus de Kiev en 1237.png||thumb|225px|right|The Rus' principalities in 1237. Kiev is shown in light blue.]]
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The '''Principality of Kiev''' ({{lang-uk|Київське князівство}}) was a [[Ruthenia]]n state in the regions of central [[Ukraine]] around the city of [[Kiev]] that existed after the fragmentation of the [[Kievan Rus']] in the early 12th century.
The '''Principality of Kyiv''' ({{lang-uk|Київське князівство}}) was a [[Ruthenia]]n state in the regions of central [[Ukraine]] around the city of [[Kyiv]] that existed after the fragmentation of the [[Kievan Rus'|Kyivan Rus']] in the early 12th century.


==Territory==
==Territory==


The Principality of Kiev occupied land areas on both banks of the Dnieper River, bordering the [[Principality of Polotsk]] to the north-west, [[Principality of Chernigov]] to the north-east, [[Kingdom of Poland (1025–1385)|Poland]] to the west, [[Principality of Halych|Principality of Galicja]] to the south-west and [[Cumania]] to the south-east. Later, Kiev would be bordered by the separated [[Principality of Turov-Pinsk]] to the north and the joined [[Kingdom of Galicia–Volhynia|Principality of Galicja-Volhynia]] to the west.
The Principality of Kyiv occupied land areas on both banks of the Dnieper River, bordering the [[Principality of Polotsk]] to the north-west, [[Principality of Chernigov]] to the north-east, [[Kingdom of Poland (1025–1385)|Poland]] to the west, [[Principality of Halych|Principality of Galicja]] to the south-west and [[Cumania]] to the south-east. Later, Kyiv would be bordered by the separated [[Principality of Turov-Pinsk]] to the north and the joined [[Kingdom of Galicia–Volhynia|Principality of Galicja-Volhynia]] to the west.


==History==
==History==


The region of the [[Kievan Rus']] fragmented in the early 12th century and a number of semi-autonomous successor states arose. Kiev remained the core of the country and was the center of the spiritual life with the office of the Metropolitan of the Russian Orthodox Church in Kiev.
The region of the [[Kievan Rus'|Kyivan Rus']] fragmented in the early 12th century and a number of semi-autonomous successor states arose. Kyiv remained the core of the country and was the center of the spiritual life with the office of the Metropolitan of the Russian Orthodox Church in Kyiv.


[[File:Bogorodica-Pirogoscha.jpg|thumb|left|Reconstructed Orthodox church in Kiev]]
[[File:Bogorodica-Pirogoscha.jpg|thumb|left|Reconstructed Orthodox church in Kyiv]]


Following the death of [[Mstislav I of Kiev]] in 1132, the semi-autonomous states were de facto independent and so forth brought the emergence of the Principality of Kiev as a separate principality.
Following the death of [[Mstislav I of Kiev|Mstislav I of Kyiv]] in 1132, the semi-autonomous states were de facto independent and so forth brought the emergence of the Principality of Kyiv as a separate principality.


The importance of the Kievan Principality began to decline. In the years of 1150-1180 saw many of its cities such as [[Vyshhorod]], [[Kaniv]] and [[Belgorod Kievsky|Belgorod]] seek independence as individual principalities. The emergence of the principalities of [[Vladimir-Suzdal]] and [[Galicia–Volhynia|Galicia-Volhynia]] resulted in the transition of the political and cultural center of Ruthenia as well as the migration of citizens to cities like [[Vladimir, Russia|Vladimir]] and [[Halych]].
The importance of the Kyivan Principality began to decline. In the years of 1150-1180 saw many of its cities such as [[Vyshhorod]], [[Kaniv]] and [[Belgorod Kievsky|Belgorod]] seek independence as individual principalities. The emergence of the principalities of [[Vladimir-Suzdal]] and [[Galicia–Volhynia|Galicia-Volhynia]] resulted in the transition of the political and cultural center of Ruthenia as well as the migration of citizens to cities like [[Vladimir, Russia|Vladimir]] and [[Halych]].


The [[Mongol Invasion]] left the Principality of Kiev in a severely ruined state. Following the invasions, it was now under a formal suzerainty of the Grand Prince of [[Vladimir-Suzdal]], [[Alexander Nevsky]], whom in turn was a vassal to the Mongols. After the [[Battle on the Irpin River|Battle of Irpen]] in 1321, Kiev was the object of desire among the [[Grand Duchy of Lithuania|Lithuanian]] Grand Duke [[Gediminas]] and it was incorporated to the [[Grand Duchy of Lithuania]] in 1362. The duchy formally existed as a distinct entity until 1471 when it was converted into the [[Kiev Voivodeship]]
The [[Mongol Invasion]] left the Principality of Kyiv in a severely ruined state. Following the invasions, it was now under a formal suzerainty of the Grand Prince of [[Vladimir-Suzdal]], [[Alexander Nevsky]], whom in turn was a vassal to the Mongols. After the [[Battle on the Irpin River|Battle of Irpen]] in 1321, Kyiv was the object of desire among the [[Grand Duchy of Lithuania|Lithuanian]] Grand Duke [[Gediminas]] and it was incorporated to the [[Grand Duchy of Lithuania]] in 1362. The duchy formally existed as a distinct entity until 1471 when it was converted into the [[Kiev Voivodeship|Kyiv Voivodeship]]


==Rulers==
==Rulers==

Revision as of 17:10, 22 November 2014

Principality of Kyiv
Київське князівство
1132–1471
CapitalKiev
Common languagesOld East Slavic
Religion
Eastern Orthodox
GovernmentMonarchy
History 
• Established
1132
• Disestablished
1471
Preceded by		 Succeeded by
Kyivan Rus'
Kyiv Voivodeship Grand Duchy of Lithuania
For the predecessor state of the Kievan Rus', see Kievan Rus'.
The Rus' principalities in 1237. Kiev is shown in light blue.

The Principality of Kyiv (Ukrainian: Київське князівство) was a Ruthenian state in the regions of central Ukraine around the city of Kyiv that existed after the fragmentation of the Kyivan Rus' in the early 12th century.

Territory

The Principality of Kyiv occupied land areas on both banks of the Dnieper River, bordering the Principality of Polotsk to the north-west, Principality of Chernigov to the north-east, Poland to the west, Principality of Galicja to the south-west and Cumania to the south-east. Later, Kyiv would be bordered by the separated Principality of Turov-Pinsk to the north and the joined Principality of Galicja-Volhynia to the west.

History

The region of the Kyivan Rus' fragmented in the early 12th century and a number of semi-autonomous successor states arose. Kyiv remained the core of the country and was the center of the spiritual life with the office of the Metropolitan of the Russian Orthodox Church in Kyiv.

Reconstructed Orthodox church in Kyiv

Following the death of Mstislav I of Kyiv in 1132, the semi-autonomous states were de facto independent and so forth brought the emergence of the Principality of Kyiv as a separate principality.

The importance of the Kyivan Principality began to decline. In the years of 1150-1180 saw many of its cities such as Vyshhorod, Kaniv and Belgorod seek independence as individual principalities. The emergence of the principalities of Vladimir-Suzdal and Galicia-Volhynia resulted in the transition of the political and cultural center of Ruthenia as well as the migration of citizens to cities like Vladimir and Halych.

The Mongol Invasion left the Principality of Kyiv in a severely ruined state. Following the invasions, it was now under a formal suzerainty of the Grand Prince of Vladimir-Suzdal, Alexander Nevsky, whom in turn was a vassal to the Mongols. After the Battle of Irpen in 1321, Kyiv was the object of desire among the Lithuanian Grand Duke Gediminas and it was incorporated to the Grand Duchy of Lithuania in 1362. The duchy formally existed as a distinct entity until 1471 when it was converted into the Kyiv Voivodeship

Rulers

See also: Grand Prince of Kiev

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