Most people don’t realize the historical connection between the Vikings and Kiev.
It used to be common knowledge that Kiev started out as a Viking trading post ruled by ... you guessed it, Vikings. Then along came revisionist history, and ...
Back when they were protesting (and then fighting) during the “revolution” in Keiv about 8(?) years ago I noticed the statue in the town square. “Why - those guys look like Vikings!”.
So I stated doing some research - and yes they were. The Vikings invaded what at the time was a bunch of various tribes. The Vikings got them under control and got them into a type of government together rather than fighting iirc. I think the Vikings did it in a fairly civil manner, establishing laws but also adopting local customs, etc. The Vikings are considered the Founders of Ukraine.
SC—Something for your GGG ping list.