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Varangian
Translation of "varangian" into Russian
Varangian
Noun
UK
/vəˈræn.dʒən/
US
/vəˈræn.dʒən/
Varangian
Varangians pl
The Varangian guards were known for their loyalty.
Варяги были известны своей преданностью.
Additional translations
варянин
варяжский воин
Varangian
Adjective
UK
/vəˈrændʒiən/
US
/vəˈrændʒiən/
Varangian
The Varangian guard was an elite unit in the Byzantine army.
Варяжская гвардия была элитным подразделением в византийской армии.
Definitions
Varangian
Noun
UK
/vəˈrændʒiən/
US
/vəˈrændʒiən/
A member of the Scandinavian (Norse) people who travelled, traded, and settled in parts of Eastern Europe, especially in Kievan Rus', during the 9th–11th centuries.
Early chronicles describe how Varangians sailed along the Dnieper to trade in Constantinople.
A soldier of the Varangian Guard, the elite bodyguard corps that served Byzantine emperors from the 10th to the 14th centuries.
A Varangian fought bravely at the Battle of Manzikert.
Varangian
Adjective
UK
/vəˈrændʒiən/
US
/vəˈrændʒiən/
Relating to the Varangians or to their culture, language, or military service.
The museum displays a Varangian axe adorned with intricate knot-work.
Idioms and phrases
varangian guard
The Varangian Guard was an elite unit in the Byzantine Army.
Варяжская гвардия
Варяжская гвардия была элитным подразделением в византийской армии.
varangian mercenary
He hired a Varangian mercenary for the campaign.
варяжский наёмник
Он нанял варяжского наёмника для кампании.
varangian trade
The Varangian trade routes were vital for the economy.
варяжская торговля
Варяжские торговые пути были важны для экономики.
varangian legend
The Varangian legend tells of brave warriors.
варяжская легенда
Варяжская легенда рассказывает о храбрых воинах.
varangian route
The Varangian route was used by traders and explorers.
варяжский путь
Варяжский путь использовался торговцами и исследователями.