|This article does not cite any references or sources. (November
2008)| The Krivichi (Belarusian: Крывічы, Kryvičý; Russian:
Кривичи́; IPA: [krʲɪvʲɪˈtɕi]) was one of the tribal unions of
Early East Slavs between the 6th and the 12th centuries. They
migrated to the mostly Finnic areas in the upper reaches of the
Volga, Dnieper, Western Dvina, areas south of the lower reaches
of river Velikaya and parts of the Neman basin. Many historians
suggest that the name of the tribe probably stems from that of
their legendary forefather Kriv, possibly a kniaz or a voivode.
According to Max Vasmer, this sobriquet was derived from the
Slavic adjective krivoy ("crooked/twisted") due to some possible
birth defect. Jan Stankievič believed it was derived from the
adjective "kroŭ", "kryvi" ("blood"), hence, "kryvič" would mean
"blood relationship". The Krivichs left many archaeological
monuments, such as the remnants of agricultural settlements with
traces of ironworks, jeweler's art, blacksmith's work and other
handicrafts; lo