“Old Russian rulers” Crossword Clue

Why this is the answer

The word "Tsars" in English is derived from the Old Russian title "Tsar", which referred to the rulers of the medieval East Slavic states, including Kievan Rus', Vladimir Suzdal, and the Grand Duchy of Moscow. The title "Tsar" is derived from the Latin word "Caesar", which was used to refer to the Roman emperors.

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• Thursday, May 29, 20251-Down, answer: TSARS

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