Rulers
Sviatoslav Igorevich
Kyiv
Show on the timeline- Lifespan
- Unknown; traditionally c. 942 — 972; alternatively dated to 973
- Reign
- 945–972; independent activity from the 960s
He spent much of his reign on campaign, while Olga retained an important role in governing Kyiv. He defeated the Khazar Khaganate, fought in the Balkans and died on his return at the Dnieper rapids.
- Dynasty
- Rurikids
- Centre of power
- Kyiv
- Balkan war
- Treaty with Byzantium in 971; withdrawal from Bulgaria