Prince Yaroslav the Wise (about 980-1054) was the son of Vladimir First Svyatoslavovich and Princess of Polotsk Rogneda.His wife was the daughter of King Olav the Swedish Ingigerda (Irina baptism).
In adulthood, Yaroslav became the prince of Rostov and later (after he died Vysheslav) prince of Novgorod.
In 1015 (after the death of Vladimir First Svyatoslavovich) seized the throne of Kiev Yaroslav stepbrother Svyatopolk Accursed first.According to one version, Svyatopolk, wanting to eliminate rivals, killing all the brothers.Yaroslav also can not kill.Sister Predslava warns him of the danger.According to another version, the death of all the brothers guilty of Yaroslav the Wise himself.In 1015, in December, in the battle of Ljubech Svyatopolk he was defeated.Yaroslav the Wise conquered Kiev.
However, in 1018 Svyatopolk again invaded Russian soil.At the Battle of Kiev was recaptured Bug.Yaroslav the Wise fled to Novgorod.From there he intended to go to Scandinavia.But the prince of Novgorod was forced to continue the battle.In the Battle of the Alte Svyatopolk was defeated.Thus, Yaroslav the Wise conquered Kiev again.
claimed the throne of Kiev another brother Mstislav.Jaroslav after defeating Svyatopolk begins a new fight.In 1024 a battle took place under the hardwood.Victory in the battle won Mstislav.However, Yaroslav was allowed to reign in Kiev.Thus, the Old Russian state was divided between the two brothers.Yaroslav passed from the area to the west of the Dnieper, and Mstislav - the east with Chernigov.He died in 1035 Mstislav.Since then, the "samovlasttsem" in Russia became Yaroslav.
activities of the ruler after the last battle of hardwood has been directed mainly to the Enlightenment and the spread of Christianity in the country.In 1036-37, by order of Prince Yaroslav it was built powerful fortresses, built the Golden Gate to the Church of the Annunciation.In addition, it was founded Hagia Sophia, built the monastery of St. Irene and George.
In "Tale of Bygone Years," a lot of information pointing to the educational activities of the ruler.When Prince Yaroslav was translated many books from Greek into Russian.These works formed the basis of established church Sofia library.The first piece of legislation in Russia has created Yaroslav the Wise."Russian truth" has become a major source of economic, social, legal relations of the ancient Slavs.
Around 1050 was raised by Metropolitan Hilarion of Kiev - the first Russian Metropolitan, defended the autonomy and independence of the Russian diocese of Constantinople.
In foreign policy activities of the ruler was aimed at strengthening the provisions of the Old Russian state.Vladimir first Yaroslavovich on the initiative of Yaroslav the Wise undertook in 1043. Russian troops march against Byzantium, ended in failure.
should be noted that the nickname "Wise" Yaroslav credited for his educational and legislative activity within the country.However, the governor did a lot for strengthening the external relations of the state.So, Jaroslav spent wisely "dynastic politics".Marriages that were made by his children, have allowed Russia to become related with almost the whole of Europe.This "dynastic politics" promoted the development of the principality, in the country based new cities, trade flourished, cathedrals and monasteries were built.Subsequently, the "dynastic politics" legislate Alexander first blessing.According to the accepted establishment of the Imperial House of prohibiting unequal marriages.
According to some reports, the death of Yaroslav came in 1054 on February 20.Ruler bequeathed the throne of his son Izyaslav, who ruled in Novgorod.
