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Early Reign of Yaroslav the Wise of Kievan Rus'

Type Event Region Europe Time 1020–1029

Yaroslav Vladimirovich took sole control of Kiev after defeating his half-brother Sviatopolk in 1019;…

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  1. 1019–1023Kiev · Kievan Rus'With Polish reinforcements, Yaroslav defeated Sviatopolk, secured control of Kiev, dealt with the aftermath of the civil war, granted patrimonies to his brothers, and rebuilt central authority.
  2. 1020–1029Kiev · Kievan Rus'Yaroslav married the Swedish princess Ingegerd, strengthening Baltic–Dnieper trade and diplomatic ties, while promoting church construction, a manuscript culture, and the compilation of the Russkaya Pravda, shaping the image of a 'wise' reign.

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