Vladimir and Rogneda by Anton Losenko. Consolidating his hold on Novgorod, Prince Vladimir commands Prince Rogvold of Polotsk to give him his daughter Rogneda in marriage; angered by Rogneda's refusal, Vladimir gathers his forces, takes the capital of Polotsk by force, kills Rogvold and his two sons and forcibly marries the proud Rogneda.

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