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The byzantine empire influenced the Russian emperors. The Russian were influenced by the religion, governance, and culture of Byzantine and also accepted them. The orthodox church became the dominant religion of Russia. Russian rulers began to adopt the title of Czar which was a Slavic translation of the Byzantine Caesar. The Russians were attracted to the Byzantine concept of the emperor and also with the rich and elaborate ceremonies. Many rulers issued codes of law that were based on Byzantine codes. A Russian ruler Yaroslav is remembered for issuing law code which was followed all over the empire.
