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
Prince Igor Exacting Tribute from the Drevlyans, by Klavdiy Lebedev (1852–1916).
Igor's death as imagined by Fyodor Bruni
Oleg the Wise
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Oleg, also known as Oleg the Wise, was a Varangian prince of the Rus' who became prince of Kiev, and laid the foundations of the Kievan Rus' state.
Igor of Kiev
…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". Information about Igor comes mostly from the Primary Chronicle, which…
Miniature from the Radziwiłł Chronicle, late 15th century. Oleg (far left) is shown receiving tribute from the Severians
Rurik with Igor and Oleg, Radziwiłł Chronicle
Viktor Vasnetsov. Oleg's farewell to his horse (1899).
Viktor Vasnetsov. Oleg being mourned by his warriors (1899).