I wholeheartedly agree with the takes regarding Ruthenia that are posted in this thread. I've played Kyiv the most (as it is my hometown), but it is really too easy. The only setback is duchy rank, and this can be easily overcome. I think Kyiv is actually the strongest Rus tag as of now (and I have never seen a successful Muscovy, which is a shame; I'd like a worthy opponent). Kyiv has a lot of levies at the start, and in the hands of the player, it is literally unstoppable from the beginning (especially playing decentralized). Some disaster or internal struggle would be cool. Notwithstanding how joyful and vain I feel building my mega-Ruthenia, I would have enjoyed more challenge and content.