Kievan rus

Oleg of Novgorod (Slavic: Олег, Old Norse: Helgi) was a Varangian prince (or konung) who ruled all or part of the Rus' people during the early 10th century. He is credited with moving the capital of Rus' from Novgorod the Great to Kiev and, in doing so, he laid the foundation of the powerful state of Kievan Rus'. He also launched at least one attack on Constantinople, capital of the Byzantine Empire. According to East Slavic chronicles, Oleg was supreme ruler of the Rus' from 882 to 912.

RURiK (Swedish Varangian Chief of the Rus' who in the year 862 gained control of Ladoga, and built the Holmgard settlement near Novgorod. He is the founder of the Rurik Dynasty, which ruled the Kievan Rus' and its successor states, including the Grand Duchy of Moscow and the Tsardom of Russia, until the 17th century) 4

John Clymer's "Herding Horses" for The Saturday Evening Post, September 13, 1952.

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Sergey Prisekin, The Battle of Kulikovo, 1980, oil on canvas

Here is the historical watercolor painting depicting everyday city life in Kiev during the time of Kievan Rus. The scene includes bustling marketplaces, artisans, monks, and ordinary citizens engaging in daily activities. The artwork captures the vibrancy of street life, the architectural backdrop of the city, and the lively interactions among the people, created in a style reminiscent of Canaletto. It conveys the rich cultural tapestry and the dynamic atmosphere of the city during this…

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