It was the mid-10th century AD when Kievan Rus was ruled for the first time by a woman, appointed as regent on behalf of her ...

It did, however, capture and incorporate much of the Kievan Rus’ territory into the horde ... Unlike many other heroes known for their military victories, Alexander Nevsky was not a conqueror.

On July 28 Orthodox christians marked 1000th anniversary of the death of Great Prince Vladimir, who was the first Christian ruler in the Kievan Rus and baptized the region ...