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They created the largest empire in medieval Eurasia, united dozens of states and millions of their inhabitants under their rule, left a memory of themselves in the ruins of mighty cities, languages and traditions of modern peoples. Under their rule, trade on the Great Silk Road became more active. For centuries, many myths were created around the Golden Horde. The well-known image of nomadic destroyers is crumbling today. Scientists are finding new facts about the contribution of steppe inhabitants to the development of international trade, tax policy, religious tolerance. Now many states call themselves the heirs of this empire. #documentaries #mirdoc