The brief account of Oleg's life in the Primary Chronicle contrasts with the version given in the Novgorod First Chronicle, which states that Oleg was not related to Rurik, and was rather a …

Oleg (died c. 912) was a semilegendary Viking (Varangian) leader who became prince of Kiev and is considered to be the founder of the Kievan Rus state.

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Oleg, also known as Oleg the Wise, was a Varangian prince of the Rus' who became prince of Kiev, and laid the foundations of the Kievan Rus' state.

Prince Oleg of Novgorod (Old East Slavic: Ѡлегъ, Old Norse: Helgi) is the Grand Prince of Kievan Rus. He is the brother of Prince Dir and Prince Askold, and uncle of Igor. A feared …

Nov 1, 2025 · Oleg (countable and uncountable, plural -s) A male given name from the Slavic languages.

Apr 23, 2024 · Russian form of the Old Norse name Helgi (see Helge). The Varangians brought this name from Scandinavia to Eastern Europe: it was borne by a 9th-century Varangian ruler …

5 days ago · The name Oleg is primarily a male name of Slavic origin that means Holy Light. Click through to find out more information about the name Oleg on BabyNames.com.

Oleg is played by Ken Vedsegaard, with Erik Holmey in the role of Rurik, Kim Sønderholm as Dir and Peter Gantzler as Askold, the primary antagonist. Prince Oleg appears as the primary …

Oleg is a masculine name of Slavic origin, meaning “Holy Light”. The name has a strong presence in Eastern Europe, particularly in countries such as Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, and Poland.