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Did Sviatopolk really kill his brothers to seize the throne of Kyivan Rus?
A ruler of the Kyivan Rus was said to have cut a bloody path to secure ultimate power. We look at the truth behind the rise of Sviatopolk the Accursed.1 month ago — History -
Igor of Kiev and the early years of Kievan Rus
Said to be the link between the foundational Varangian rulers of Kievan Rus and their more illustrious ancestors, Igor of Kiev played a crucial role in the consolidation of power in the early medieval state.1 year ago — History -
How a Viking named Rurik founded the Kievan Rus and shaped history
The foundation of Belarus, Russia, and Ukraine can all be traced back to one semi-historical figure, a Viking chieftain invited to reign in Eastern Europe during the early medieval ages. This is the story of Rurik, a figure shrouded in the mist of early Slavic history.2 years ago — History
