Igor of Kiev
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Igor was Prince of Kiev from 912 to 945. Traditionally, he is considered to be the son of Rurik, who established himself at Novgorod and died in 879 while Igor was an infant. According to the Primary Chronicle, Rurik was succeeded by Oleg, who ruled as regent and was described by the chronicler as being "of his kin".
Prince Igor Exacting Tribute from the Drevlyans, by Klavdiy Lebedev (1852–1916).
Rurik
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Rurik was a Varangian chieftain of the Rus' who, according to tradition, was invited to reign in Novgorod in the year 862. The Primary Chronicle states that Rurik was succeeded by his kinsman Oleg who was regent for his infant son Igor.
Rurik on the 19th century "Millennium of Russia" monument in Veliky Novgorod
Rorik of Dorestad, as conceived by H. W. Koekkoek (1912)
Image of Rurik in the "Tsar's titularnik" (1672)
Rurik and his brothers Sineus and Truvor arrive at Ladoga. Painted by Viktor Vasnetsov (c. 1913)