This video explores the origin of the term "White Rus", its evolution, and the use on old maps. It ventures into the history of Belarus including such topics as the early days of Balts and Slavs, the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Kievan Rus, connections with the Novgorod Republic and Muscovy, and major wars of the 16th-17th century in the Belarusian lands which affected the transition of the term between various geographic areas.

00:34 - "Belarus" in various languages
01:33 - The Grand Duchy of Lithuania on old maps
03:55 - Balts and Slavs
06:52 - Origin of Kievan Rus
10:04 - White Rus on old maps (Carta Marina, Fra Mauro)
12:11 - Novgorod, Vepsians, and White Rus
13:03 - White Rus and Muscovy
14:17 - The Livonian War
15:06 - The Deluge (War)
17:18 - Travel path of "White Rus"
17:48 - Conclusion

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