Prince Rurik. Detail of the Monument to the Millennium of Russia (1862) designed by Russian sculptor Mikhail Mikeshin in Veliky Novgorod, Russia. The statue of Prince Rurik represents the arrival of the Varangians in Rus (862). First warrior prince Rurik is depicted wearing a helmet and holding a shield. Slav holding the pagan god Perun is depicted beside him.

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Size: 1943px × 2915px
Location: Novgorod, Russia
Photo credit: © Azoor Photo Collection / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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