The specificity of interaction of the vyatich ethno-political association with its nomad neighbors in the IX-XI centuries

Introduction. Relevance and dating: one of the widely known stereotypes interaction between Forest Steppe, considered as economic social structures, is their innate rivalry struggle. Materials methods. An analysis data available to historical science suggests that following described above, when considering specific events consequences Vyatichi ethno-potestar association its nomadic neighbors (near distant) in 9th-11th centuries, leads obviously erroneous conclusions. Results. Source base: sources here are, first all, results archaeological research, which indicate numerous clear signs cultural, economic, administrative-military interaction. Applied methods: comparative-historical, diachronic-analytical using an interdisciplinary approach. In medieval Slavic history, can find examples different types societies steppe neighbors: permanent struggle, principled war, neutral coexistence, well cooperation One this kind history emergence development Upper Oka ethno-political association, refutes most stated above. Conclusion. The period report indicates, rather, likely symbiotic reciprocity community with representatives culture, over time was destroyed by military political activity Kievan Rurikovich. centuries existence demonstrate enviable productivity effectiveness various aspects interaction, ranging from cultural enrichment possible field animal husbandry.