Sviatoslav I Igorevich (c. 942 – March 972), Grand prince of Kiev;The son of Igor of Kiev and Olga, famous for his persistent campaigns in the east and south, which precipitated the collapse of two great powers of Eastern Europe, Khazaria and the First Bulgarian Empire. He also conquered numerous East Slavic tribes, defeated the Alans and attacked the Volga Bulgars.

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Sviatoslav I Igorevich (c. 942 – March 972), Grand prince of Kiev;The son of Igor of Kiev and Olga, famous for his persistent campaigns in the east and south, which precipitated the collapse of two great powers of Eastern Europe, Khazaria and the First Bulgarian Empire. He also conquered numerous East Slavic tribes, defeated the Alans and attacked the Volga Bulgars.

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