# Olga - Regent of Kievan Rus'

URL: https://allhistories.com/russia/rulers/olga
Reign: 945 - c. 960 (regent)
Born-Died: Unknown - 969
Dynasty or regime: Rurikids of Kievan Rus’
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olga_of_Kiev

After Igor's death Olga governed as regent for their son Sviatoslav. She avenged her husband on the Drevlians, reorganised tribute collection and was the first ruler of Rus' to accept Christianity.

## Succession
- Previous in list: [Igor](https://allhistories.com/russia/rulers/igor)
- Next in list: [Sviatoslav I](https://allhistories.com/russia/rulers/sviatoslav-i)

## Timeline events during this reign
- 945 - [Death of Igor and Olga's revenge](https://allhistories.com/russia/timeline/945-death-of-igor-and-olga-s-revenge)
- 957 - [Olga visits Constantinople](https://allhistories.com/russia/timeline/957-olga-visits-constantinople)