11. Traditionally containing large numbers of Scandinavians, it was known as the Varangian Guard. 12. Both have also deleted related comments from the discussion page from the Varangian article. 13. She was named after the legendary Varangian Askold. 14. The journey takes them across the Varangian Guard. 15. Apart from Ladoga and Novgorod, Gnezdovo and Gotland were major centres for Varangian trade. 16. These were raised by former members of the Varangian Guard, or in their memory. 17. The shield had the traditional Varangian colours and there were polar lights above of shield. 18. It must also be noted that the Rurikid dynasty was ethnically Varangian , not Slavic. 19. Many date to the Viking age, and there are many associated with the Varangian Guards. 20. Historians tend to view Konstantin as a leader of an anti-Varangian party in Novgorod.
