By the 11th century, particularly during the reign of Yaroslav the Wise, Kievan Rus' displayed an economy and achievements in architecture and literature superior to those that then existed in the western part of the continent.
Durante o século XI, particularmente durante o reinado de Yaroslav o sabio, o Principado alardeaba dunha economía e uns logros en arquitectura e literatura superiores aos que existían entón na parte occidental do continente.