Yaropolk I of Kiev
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Yaropolk I Sviatoslavich was Prince of Kiev from 972 to 978. He was the oldest son of Sviatoslav I. Some modern sources suggest that his mother was Malusha, who was a steward in the household of his g
Late 15th century depiction from the Radziwiłł Chronicle. Yaropolk is shown at the head of his cavalry
Murder of Yaropolk
Oleg of Dereva
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Oleg Sviatoslavich was the prince of the Drevlians from 970 until his death in 977. He was the second son of Sviatoslav I of Kiev of the Rurik dynasty.
The murder of Lyut Sveneldich, son of the Kiev voivode Sveneld, by Oleg. Miniature from the Radziwiłł Chronicle (15th century)
Death of Oleg in Ovruch