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Increasing autonomy of the principalities

Multiple political centres

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1132–1169

After Mstislav the Great's death, regional dynasties became more autonomous. Kyiv retained its importance, while Vladimir, Halych, Chernigov, Smolensk, Polotsk and Novgorod developed as coexisting centres.

Periodisation
1132 is a conventional boundary used in historical overviews
Note
There was no single, continuous line of rulers of all Rus' during this period

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