How did the culture of the ancient Russian state develop?

From the moment of its foundation, the Old Russian state was pagan, but even then the cultural difference of this people from other nationalities inhabiting the continent began to form.
Thanks to the unification of Russia by Prince Vladimir, as well as the adoption of Christianity, the Slavs received one common religion and faith.
Kiev began to actively form as a spiritual and cultural center of Europe.
Writing and literature developed at an active pace, the peak of which in this historical period was the writing of the Tale of Bygone Years.
The construction of magnificent temples and laurels began, and the profession of book descriptors appeared in large cities.