Who were the first people to settle in what is now russia and urkaine

The first people who settled what is now Russia and Ukraine were the Eastern Slavs. To some extent it was also the Finnic populations from the north.

Explanation:

Three modern countries claim the Kievan Rus as their ancestors, Russia, Ukraine and Belarus.

Between the 9-13th centuries, nomadic slavs began to form unified villages and towns. It was led by the Slavic Prince Oleg.

Eventually by the 13th century a modern Kievan Rus was established. It was a loose federation of various eastern Slavic people who became very powerful in the region.

Their power declined but the development a unique culture and language eventually gave rise to the mighty Russian Empire.

i receive this honor with deep gratitude and great humility. it is an award that speaks to our highest aspirations — that for all the cruelty and hardship of our world, we are not mere prisoners of fate. our actions matter, and can bend history in the direction of justice.

this is a way. : )

the nationalists wanted a strong central government so the new country wouldn't fall apart.

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