Sviatoslav I of Kiev

Sviatoslav I of Kiev

Sviatoslav or Svyatoslav I Igorevich (Old East Slavic: Свѧтославъ Игорєвичь, romanized: Svętoslavŭ Igorevičǐ; Old Norse: Sveinald; c. 943 – 972) 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 powers in Eastern Europe, Khazaria and the First Bulgarian Empire. He conquered numerous East Slavic tribes, defeated the Alans and attacked the Volga Bulgars, and at times was allied with the Pechenegs and Magyars (Hungarians). Following the death of his father Igor in 945, Sviatoslav's mother Olga reigned as regent in Kiev until 962. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in different languages on Wikipedia. Sviatoslav I of Kiev is the 1,143rd most popular politician (down from 622nd in 2019), the 35th most popular biography from Ukraine (down from 19th in 2019) and the 17th most popular Ukrainian Politician.

Sviatoslav I of Kiev is most famous for his military prowess and his conquests. He was the son of Igor, and he inherited the throne from his father in 945. Sviatoslav I of Kiev is most famous for his military prowess and his conquests. He was the son of Igor, and he inherited the throne from his father in 945. Sviatoslav I of Kiev is most famous for his military prowess and his conquests. He was the son of Igor, and he inherited the throne from his father in 945.