About the book: 2005 / The University Library is a series of books for universities and universities in all major branches of knowledge. You can understand the history of modern Russia and modern life only by turning to its origins - to Ancient Rus' and the prehistory of those peoples who inhabited the northern part of Eurasia, the territory of present-day Russia. This publication allows us to trace in general terms the paths of development of these peoples from the era of the settlement of Northern Eurasia to the history of the Old Russian state and the Mongol-Tatar invasion. Intended for a wide range of readers.