In 1185 Andronicus I Comnenus was crucified in Yoros. During the horrors of the Sack of Constantinople, one of Andronicus’ close relatives (Aeneas/John/Ryurik) fled north to safety. Maybe he took several close family members with him, including the mother of Andronicus, whom he settled safely in her home at Cape Florient, Crimea. Who knows?

Aeneas/John/Ryurik

If you have read Timeline for Tartaria – Basic, you will have seen that Constantinople was also known as Troy/Jerusalem/Czar-Grad.

The name Aeneas reflects the Flight from Troy.

John was Christ’s favourite disciple. He told Mary that John was now her son.

Ryurik was a Russian hero, the founder of the Tsardom of Russia.

Yaroslavl in Vladimir-Suzdal

Aeneas/John/Ryurik finally settled in the Vladimir-Suzdal region of modern-day Russia, a perfect geographical location on the meeting place of the rivers Oka and Volga. It was here that the fortified town of Yaroslavl was built and it was…