This is the two-volume set which describes the location and role of Slavs, Ross, Rus, Rossy and Russians in the context of ancient and medieval history of the East and the West. The series cover the period from 2000 BC to 1117 AD which is the year of the completion of the main monument of Old Rus "The tale of Bygone Years" (Povest" vremennykh let). The previous volume, in two books covers From the birth of Christ to 499 AD. The series is addressed to a wide audience. (2.035 kg.)