Three periods in history of Kiev Rus

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(the second part of IX – the end of X) (the

(the second part of IX – the end of X)

(the end

of Х – the middle of ХI)

(the middle of ХI – the begging of ХII)

Time frame for the historical period

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Kievan Rus was situated on two important trade routes, the Volga

Kievan Rus was situated on two important trade routes, the Volga

route to Scandinavian lands, and the caravan route connecting Europe to the Muslim nations.
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The first period According to the Primary Chronicle, a Varangian named

The first period

According to the Primary Chronicle, a Varangian named Rurik first established

himself in Novgorod in about 860 C.E. before moving south and extending his authority to Kiev.

Rurik (862–879)

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Oleg began a series of military campaigns from Novgorod, took control

Oleg began a series of military campaigns from Novgorod, took control

of the region, moving the capital from Novgorod to Kiev at this time.

Oleg (879–912)

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Igor engaged in successful military campaigns and exacted tribute from the conquered. Igor (912–945)

Igor engaged in successful military campaigns and exacted tribute from the

conquered.

Igor (912–945)

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Olga made a diplomatic visit to Byzantium, where she was baptized

Olga made a diplomatic visit to Byzantium, where she was baptized

in an Orthodox ceremony. She also carried out tax reform, called "uroki i pogosty".

Olga (945–969)

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Sviatoslav`s decade-long reign over Rus' was marked by rapid expansion through

Sviatoslav`s decade-long reign over Rus' was marked by rapid expansion through

the conquest of the Khazars of the Pontic steppe and the invasion of the Balkans.

Sviatoslav (964–972)

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The second period As a result of internecine war between the

The second period

As a result of internecine war between the sons

of Sviatoslav: Yaropolk, Oleg and Vladimir, the youngest, Vladimir, comes to power. His reign is considered to be the heyday of Kievan Rus.

Vladimir (978–1015)

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Like Vladimir, Yaroslav was eager to improve relations with the rest

Like Vladimir, Yaroslav was eager to improve relations with the rest

of Europe, especially the Byzantine Empire. Under the rule of Prince Yaroslav, the country came to the long-awaited peace and there was the first written set of laws, which was called «Yaroslav's truth»

Yaroslav (1016–1054)

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The third period The restoration of the unity of Kievan Rus'

The third period

The restoration of the unity of Kievan Rus' took

place under the grandson of Yaroslav the Wise - Vladimir Monomahah. He made 83 campaigns, signed 19 peace treaties. He established diplomatic ties with states, including by dynastic marriages.

Vladimir Monomahah (1113–1125 )

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Mstislav Vladimirovich glorified his name with great victories, as well as

Mstislav Vladimirovich glorified his name with great victories, as well as

wise decisions during the life of his great father.

Mstislav Vladimirovich (1125–1132)