Question

because ___ was an important trading post with the byzantine empire, christian orthodoxy spread to russia.
the byzantine empire
influence on russia-

• as international trading with the russian - people in the city of kiev.
• the cyrillic alphabet was created for slavic - speaking people.
• the city of kiev became a trade partner with the byzantines.

influence of byzantine empire on russia and eastern europe

• orthodox christianity
• art (icons) and architecture
• cyrillic alphabet
• trade routes between the black and baltic seas

Explanation:

Kiev was an important trading - post with the Byzantine Empire and through trade and cultural exchange, Christian Orthodoxy spread to Russia.

Answer:

Kiev