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The Volga has been home to various states throughout history. Is there any reason that a truly great civilization could not arise in the region? The greatest one that I know about is Khazaria. I suppose the Scythians come close too, but I don't know as much about them as I do Khazaria.

Understandably, the Volga might not be the best of locations. Winters could be disagreeable, but nearly as much so as the constant nomadic hordes (from the Huns to the Vikings) that fall upon the region.

I want to create this Volgastan, but can't decide when it should start. Could it start around the same time as Egypt or Babylon? Could it be founded by Persians sailing the Caspian Sea or Greeks from the Black? Or would it have to wait for one of the nomadic tribes, such as the Bulgars, Avars or Khazars, to arrive? More over, could it withstand the Mongol Invasion? Or even the Rus?

With Ethiopia of the West, I went with Songhai. Who can I run with, with Volgan Civilization?
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