The
Rurik dynasty or
Rurikids (, , ) was a
dynasty founded by the
Varangian prince
Rurik, who established himself in
Novgorod around the year 862 AD. The Rurikids were the ruling
dynasty of
Kievan Rus' (after 862), as well as the successor principalities of
Galicia-Volhynia (after 1199),
Chernigov,
Vladimir-Suzdal, and the
Grand Duchy of Moscow, and the founders of the
Tsardom of Russia. They ruled until 1598 and the
Time of Troubles, following which they were succeeded by the
Romanovs. They are one of Europe's oldest
royal houses, with numerous existing
cadet branches.