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Olga of Kiev (c. 890-925 – 11 July 969) was a regent of Kievan Rus' for her son Sviatoslav, most known for avenging her husband's death. Some consider her a crucial figure in consolidating the medieval kingdom of Kyivan Rus' and converting its people to Christianity.
Here's a brief overview of Olga's connections to both Russia and Ukraine:
Olga of Kiev (c. 890-925 – 11 July 969) was a regent of Kievan Rus' for her son Sviatoslav, most known for avenging her husband's death. Some consider her a crucial figure in consolidating the medieval kingdom of Kyivan Rus' and converting its people to Christianity.
Here's a brief overview of Olga's connections to both Russia and Ukraine: