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We think that the impact of the Mongols on Russia was positive. While the Mongols ruined Russian production of goods, they also introduced technologies and increased the connection of Russia with the rest of Afro-Eurasia. This set Russia up for success in the future.

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-Goods production weakened for >century
-Some princes adopted Mongol policies, taxation systems, diplomatic rituals, and military drafts
-Moscow grew in strength because of tribute system

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The Mongols in Russia were called the Golden Horde
living- SEPERATE from Russians, on steppe
culture-ASSIMILATED with Kipchaks (nomadic peoples on steppe)

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The Mongols used many types of weapons in battle against Russia, this includes:
-shields,
-bows and arrows,
-swords,
-battle axes
-spears
-battering rams
-catapults
and more

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Mongols continued to:
-conquer and raid towns/cities for materials
-take Russian workers and transport them to other locations
-take Russian laborers and put into slavery

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-Mongols very tolerant of passive religions
-exempted from tribute & taxes
-grew powerful under Mongols

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-Mongols invade and conquer Russia in 1237
-Use complex strategies to manipulate enemies