Ilya of Murom, one of these people, features prominently in a cycle of bylinas. The 1654 Union of Pereyaslav granted them governmental privileges in exchange for [i] military 
Ilya of Murom, one of these people, features prominently in a cycle of bylinas. The 1654 Union of Pereyaslav granted them governmental privileges in exchange for [i] military service. Traditionally led by a hetman, famous examples include Yemelyan Pugachov and Taras Bulba. "Always on the horseback, always ready to fight" is how Pushkin described—for 10 points—what people native to the hinterlands north of the Black and Caspian Seas?
Ilya of Murom, one of these people, features prominently in a cycle of bylinas.
Cossack(s)