Sunday, September 8, 2024

Ukraine - Olga of Kyiv and Her Legendary Vengeance

8 September 2024

This legend was told from father to son for more than one thousand years. Olga of Kyiv became famous not only as a first female Ukrainian ruler, who adopted Orthodox Christianity and introduced the tax system across the Kyiv Rus. She's also known for the legendary act of vengeance against the Drevlians - murderers of her husband, Ihor the Old. This amazing story will give you shivers.


Jul 17, 2024 — Saint Olga, the first recorded female ruler in Rus and the first member of the ruling family of Kyiv to adopt Christianity.

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