Timeline of Russia

Chronology

122 events spanning the history of Russia. BCE/CE dating.

1. 860 – 1598

   Rurik Dynasty

   Rurik, a Varangian, according to earliest chronicle of Kievan Rus’, rules Novgorod and founds Rurik Dynasty. The death in 1598 of Tsar Feodor I ended the rule of the Rurik dynasty.

2. 880

   Prince Oleg, a Varangian, first historically verified ruler of Kievan Rus’.

   Prince Oleg, a Varangian, first historically verified ruler of Kievan Rus’.

3. 911

   Prince Oleg concludes treaty with Byzantine Empire favorable to Kievan Rus’.

   Prince Oleg, after attacking Constantinople, concludes treaty with Byzantine Empire favorable to Kievan Rus’.

4. 944

   Prince Igor’ compelled by Constantinople to sign treaty adverse to Kievan Rus’

   Prince Igor’ compelled by Constantinople to sign treaty adverse to Kievan Rus’

5. 955

   Princess Olga, while regent of Kievan Rus’, converts to Christianity.

   Princess Olga, while regent of Kievan Rus’, converts to Christianity.

6. 971

   Prince Svyatoslav makes peace with Byzantine Empire.

   Prince Svyatoslav makes peace with Byzantine Empire.

7. 988

   Prince Vladimir converts Kievan Rus’ to Christianity.

   Prince Vladimir converts Kievan Rus’ to Christianity.

8. 1015

   Prince Vladimir’s death leads Rurik princes into fratricidal war that continues until 1036.

   Prince Vladimir’s death leads Rurik princes into fratricidal war that continues until 1036.

9. 1019

   Prince Yaroslav (the Wise) of Novgorod assumes throne of Kievan Rus’.

   Prince Yaroslav (the Wise) of Novgorod assumes throne of Kievan Rus’.

10. 1036

    Prince Yaroslav the Wise ends fratricidal war

    Prince Yaroslav the Wise ends fratricidal war and later codifies laws of Kievan Rus’ into Rus’ka pravda (Justice of Rus’).