Sviatoslav I
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Sviatoslav I or Svyatoslav I Igorevich was Prince of Kiev from 945 until his death in 972. He is known for his persistent campaigns in the east and south, which precipitated the collapse of two great
Sviatoslav I by Eugene Lanceray (1886)
Sviatoslav's mother, Olga, with her escort in Constantinople, a miniature from the late 11th century chronicle of John Skylitzes.
Sviatoslav's Council of War by Boris Chorikov
Sviatoslav invading Bulgaria, Manasses Chronicle
Battle of Arcadiopolis (970)
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The Battle of Arcadiopolis was fought in 970 between a Byzantine army under Bardas Skleros and a Rus' army, the latter also including allied Bulgarian, Pecheneg, and Hungarian contingents. In the prec
The Byzantines pursue the fleeing Rus. Miniature from the Madrid Skylitzes.
«Sviatoslav in the battle with the Greeks»