The word Rurikovo was added at the beginning of the 19th century , influenced by legends which identify this place with the capital of the state of Rurik .
Until the 19th century the tract , as well as the adjacent village was called simply Gorodische .
The word Gorodische was added at the beginning of the 19th century , influenced by legends which identify this place with the capital of the state of Rurik .
Until the 19th century the tract , as well as the adjacent village was called simply Gorodische .