https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUgzqkCW6A4
Good colorful maps and summary of Russia’s origin. the video retraces on maps the first origins of Russia, from the creation of Novgorod during the 9th century, until the end of the Time of Troubles and the beginning of the Romanov dynasty in 1613.
15 minutes long and easy to understand.
Jaak
P.S. - follow on videos show the last 400 years of Russia