Capital
Makes Kiev his capital which becomes the centre of the Rus
Role range: 0893-0924
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Oleg Biography and Timeline
Follow Oleg through 4 dated historical records for Russia.
Oleg, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
4Distinct records
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893–911Years on this page
893
Succession
Succeeds as King of Russia, Viking Prince of Novgorod rules the new Princedom of Kiev
Role range: 0893-0924
907
Siege of Constantinople
Besieges Constantinople but is paid off & agrees a trade Treaty
911
Peace
Signs a peace Treaty with Byzantium
Role range: 0893-0924
Records, sources and methodology
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