According to a popular legend many Russians learn in school, the Russian people 11 centuries ago invited “managers” from Scandinavia to come and help rule over their lands. 
Kulingana na hadithi maarufu wanazojifunza Warusi shuleni, katika karne ya 11 watu wa Urusi walialika "mameneja" kutoka Skandinavia kuja na kutawala ardhi yao.