Old Russian state - is the cradle of European culture.It was thanks to him that the Eastern Slavs have become famous all over the world and entered their names for centuries.This country was founded by immigrants from Scandinavia.They brought on the ground of modern Ukrainians, northern culture, laws and an example of government.Such assimilation is not in vain, at the end of IX and the beginning of X century Old Russian state was comparable to a descendant of the great Roman Empire - Byzantium.
Old Russian state and its rulers
process is unprecedented for those times of evolution was due to the activities of ancient princes who made every effort to raise his country to a new level.Something was possible that some do not.Today we can say with confidence that, through the work of the earliest princes of the kind of Rurik, the foundation was laid for further "conquest" place in the sun.It should be noted that domestic and foreign policy chief princes was conducted in an atmosphere of constant feuds with other Slavic tribes and raids of nomadic tribes.The activities of the princes can talk for a long time, but one of them should select the most wise and successful in terms of political confrontation.
Who is Prince Oleg?
most interesting and no less enigmatic personality in the history of a first Grand Prince Oleg.No reliable statements about it almost did not survive.Historic image of the Prince is based on the "Tale of Bygone Years" and "Novgorod Chronicle", as well as stories of his legendary deeds, through which carry out internal and external policies.Oleg can be compared with the great leader Attila the Hun, since his life was also shrouded in mystery.
Origin Oleg
Today we know two basic theories of the origin of Oleg.Each of them is presented in two famous chronicles: "Novgorod" and "Tale of Bygone Years".However, the entire array of statements that are given in these ancient writings, you can select the most efficient grain that knows even a little about our appearance on the stage Oleg historical theater of the Old Russian state.
Domestic and foreign policy, Oleg was largely due to its alleged origin.According to chronicles, legends, ancient Russian Oleg came to earth with Rurik.After his death, Oleg began to rule as regent minor son Rurik.Modern scientists still did not know why anyone unknown future prince had such a high position.Here also there are two legends.The first says that Oleg was a relative of Rurik, and the second tells of his high position beside the Scandinavian leader as commander.Anyway, in 882 begins the reign of the Grand Duke.
Domestic and foreign policy Oleg
coming to power, the prince starts to conquer all the tribes who resisted or disobedience.While Oleg was a prince of Novgorod and Kiev is not, as the latter sat Askold and Dir.After a few years of continuous war, the prince was able to conquer many of the Slavic tribes, namely: Slovenia, the whole, Chud, Meyrueis and Krivichy.Along with the warriors conquered tribes and Vikings Grand Duke Oleg began moving down the Dnieper.In this campaign, he was able to capture cities like Smolensk and Ljubech.
Following these events, it does not hurt to go to Kiev.But the prince did not take the city by siege and the military did not use the other methods.Oleg used the trick.He called Askold and Dir to meet outside the city walls.She presented the true heir, Prince Rurik - Igor, and then killed the Kievan princes.On this their rule in the city on the Dnieper over.Why Prince of Novgorod did just that, no one knows.
Since that time Oleg united the Northern and Eastern Russia, creating the Old Russian state, Kievan Rus', or as it is called.Domestic and foreign policy of Prince Oleg was based on the highest positive result for Russia.He went to the most "courageous", if I may say so, steps from a policy perspective.
Byzantine hiking
main directions of domestic and foreign policy of Prince Oleg was also due to personal considerations Prince, about the progressive role of Kievan Rus.The largest contribution to the internal policy was made at the end of the IX century, when Oleg of Novgorod and Kiev united into a single state.Subsequent events indicate the intent of Prince equate to a progressive states of the time.
Sea neighbor Russia at that time was a rich and powerful country of the Byzantine Empire.Realizing the danger, and at the same time, the appeal of such an enemy, Oleg decides to go to war with that country.The first campaign happened in the 907 year.According to legend, he was one of the most massive and great.Then it was completely destroyed the myth of invincibility and omnipotence of the Byzantine Empire.When the Grand Prince of Novgorod and Kiev nailed his shield to the gates of Constantinople, it marked the beginning of a new era.As for politics, for the Kievan Rus' victory over the Byzantine Empire became a real breakthrough.According to the agreement, concluded Oleg in 907, a rich neighbor Slavic state was obliged to pay him tribute.Moreover, free trade has been established for both parties.Since Byzantium never ceased to fear and respect the Kievan Rus.
In 911, Prince will not send an army, and then for the extension of the world and a new treaty.In it was even more positive moments for the ancient Russian merchants and the state in general.
So, we saw that the internal and external policies of Prince Oleg inscribed in the history with the help of legendary acts.The Grand Duke started the new era by combining war and politics.It is thanks to the first ruler of Kiev laid the foundation for further action ancient princes.Thus, the internal and external policies of Oleg helped him to perpetuate his name, as well as build a great and glorious state of Kievan Rus.
