According to the Primary Chronicle, Oleg was a "relative" or "kinsman" of Rurik and was entrusted with the care of Rurik’s realm and his young son, Igor. However, the nature of Oleg's relationship with Rurik remains un… See more

According to the Primary Chronicle, Oleg died in 912 and his successor, Igor of Kiev, ruled from then until his assassination in 945. The Schechter Letter, a document written by a Jewish Khazar, a contemporary of … See more

In contrast to Zuckerman's version, the Primary Chronicle and the later Kiev Chronicle place Oleg's grave in Kiev, where it could be seen at the time of the compilation of these documents. Furthermor… See more