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A '''Boyar''' ([[Russian]]: боярин) was a rank of the social aristocracy of the eastern [[Slavs]]. In [[Russia]], it was the second highest behind only the princes. The Boyars played a very important role in Russian history. | A '''Boyar''' ([[Russian]]: боярин) was a rank of the social aristocracy of the eastern [[Slavs]]. In [[Russia]], it was the second highest behind only the princes. The Boyars played a very important role in Russian history. | ||
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Revision as of 13:38, November 20, 2008
Template:Stub A Boyar (Russian: боярин) was a rank of the social aristocracy of the eastern Slavs. In Russia, it was the second highest behind only the princes. The Boyars played a very important role in Russian history.