Fylypchuk O. Rus' among the "armies of ethnikoi" in the Byzantine IX-XI centuries: mercenaries and allies.

The problems of groups of Rus mercenaries and allies among the "military people" in Byzantium. Research groups participate in campaigns Russes Byzantine fleet in the years 911-949 on Kn.2, 44, 45, "De cerimoniis", "rosiv baptized" and "warriors" Olga in mid X century, the Rus-Byzantine treaties, governance and internal organization of the Ether, "Varangian Guard and tahm Russes. Reconstructed prospografic, composition, professional identity of Rus mercenaries and allies. It was found that the growing influence of Russians and allied troops hired by the imperial power was in 1040-ies and has led to direct conflict between them and the emperor. Determined amount paid for mercenaries and the service system of remuneration.