# Olga - Regent of Kievan Rus'

URL: https://history-russia.com/rulers/olga
Reign: 945 - c. 960 (regent)
Born-Died: Unknown - 969
Dynasty: 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
- Preceded by: [Igor](https://history-russia.com/rulers/igor)
- Succeeded by: [Sviatoslav I](https://history-russia.com/rulers/sviatoslav-i)

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