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Drevlians
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Assimilation and Legacy
Following Igor’s death, his wife, Olga of Kiev, enacted brutal reprisals against the Drevlian leadership. These acts effectively broke the tribal union's political independence. By the end of the 10th century, under Sviatoslav I of Kiev, the distinction between the Drevlians and other East Slavic groups largely dissolved as their lands were integrated into the administrative structure of Rus'.
While the name disappeared as a distinct political entity, Drevlian cultural traits—particularly their reverence … -
Igor Of Kiev
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Legacy and Succession
Igor's death initiated a period of regency under his wife, Olga of Kiev, who famously enacted brutal retribution against the Drevlian leadership before reforming the system of tribute collection, replacing the erratic polyudye with fixed collection points and schedules (the pogosty). Igor’s son, Sviatoslav, was too young to rule immediately. Igor is recognized as the father of Sviatoslav I and the grandfather of the famed Vladimir the Great, thus ensuring the continuation of the dynasty he fought to establish.
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Sviatoslav I
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Early Life and Accession
Sviatoslav was the son of Igor of Kiev and Olga of Kiev. His infancy coincided with the regency of his mother following the assassination of his father by the Drevlians around 945. While Olga centralized authority and famously established the poliudy tribute system, Sviatoslav’s military education was overseen by his Varangian voevoda (military governor), Asmud.
He formally ascended to the throne in 964, though effective rule was shared with his mother until her death in 969. His first military campaigns were…