Rulers
Oleg the Prophet
Kyiv; northern centres of Rus'
Show on the timeline- Lifespan
- Unknown — c. 912, traditional date
- Reign
- 879–912; in Kyiv c. 882–912
The chronicle presents Oleg as a relative of Rurik and guardian of Igor. He is associated with the capture of Kyiv; the treaty of 911 provides an independent basis for studying his authority.
- Dynasty
- Rurikids
- Centre of power
- Kyiv; northern centres of Rus'
- Chronology
- 879 and 882 are conventional chronicle dates; he is attested after 2 September 911
- Family ties
- His connection with Rurik is known from the chronicle