Rurik

[ roo r-ik ]

/ ˈrʊər ɪk /

noun

died a.d. 879, Scandinavian prince: founder of the Russian monarchy.

Russian Ryurik.

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Examples from the Web for rurik

From this grew the empire of Russia, which was ruled over by the descendants of Rurik, the principal of these chiefs, until 1598.
Historical Tales, Vol. 9 (of 15)|Charles Morris
After a lively engagement the Rurik was sunk, and the other two Russian cruisers narrowly escaped to Vladivostok.
Japan|Various
To his brothers he gave the principalities of Bielozero and Izborsk; but they soon dying, Rurik assumed again authority.
The Chautauquan, Vol. III, January 1883|The Chautauquan Literary and Scientific Circle
Yet in Russia these lords, many of whom traced their descent to Rurik, became in time the slaves of the czar.
The Story of Russia|R. Van Bergen, M.A.

Russia had made a remarkable stride forward as a nation since Rurik was invited to Novgorod a quarter-century before.
Historic Tales, Vol. 8 (of 15)|Charles Morris

British Dictionary definitions for rurik

Rurik

Ryurik

/ (ˈrʊərɪk) /

noun

died 879. Varangian (Scandinavian Viking) leader who founded the Russian monarchy. He gained control over Novgorod (?862) and his dynasty, the Rurikids, ruled until 1598

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