In which city did Oleg become a prince?
Moscow
St. Petersburg
Kiev
Novgorod
Answer
Kiev became the center of Oleg's rule when he proclaimed himself prince of the city in 882. He had previously been a regent for his young cousin, Igor, but seized power after Igor's death. Oleg's reign marked the beginning of the Kievan Rus' state, which would become one of the most powerful empires in Eastern Europe.
Unveiling the Saga: The Chronicles of Oleg the Wise
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