Question

What ancient empire influenced Russia the most?

Answer 1

I would say the Byzantine Empire because make Russian rulers looked toward the Byzantines as a model for growth.

Explanation:

Vladimir I did a lot of things that geared Russia toward the Byzantines

1. He converted the entire country to Christianity (the Byzantines were Christian)
2. He expanded trade toward the Byzantines

Yaroslav also adopted the Byzantine law code for Russia

The best evidence is that when the Byzantines fell, the Kieven Rus also decreased in strength.