# Oleg - Prince of Novgorod and Kiev

URL: https://history-russia.com/rulers/oleg
Reign: 879 - 912
Born-Died: Unknown - 912
Dynasty: Rurikids of Kievan Rus’
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oleg_the_Wise

Oleg, called the Wise (Veshchy), succeeded Rurik as regent for Igor. He captured Kiev in 882, made it his capital and united the northern and southern Rus' lands along the route from the Varangians to the Greeks.

## Succession
- Preceded by: [Rurik](https://history-russia.com/rulers/rurik)
- Succeeded by: [Igor](https://history-russia.com/rulers/igor)

## Timeline events during this reign
- 882 - [Oleg takes Kiev](https://history-russia.com/timeline/882-oleg-takes-kiev)
- 907 - [Oleg's campaign against Constantinople](https://history-russia.com/timeline/907-oleg-s-campaign-against-constantinople)