# Sviatoslav I - Grand Prince of Kiev

URL: https://history-russia.com/rulers/sviatoslav-i
Reign: 945 - 972
Born-Died: Unknown - 972
Dynasty: Rurikids of Kievan Rus’
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sviatoslav_I

Sviatoslav was a warrior prince who spent most of his reign on campaign. He destroyed the Khazar Khaganate, fought in Bulgaria and against Byzantium, and was killed by the Pechenegs on his way home.

## Succession
- Preceded by: [Olga](https://history-russia.com/rulers/olga)
- Succeeded by: [Yaropolk I](https://history-russia.com/rulers/yaropolk-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)
- 965 - [Sviatoslav destroys the Khazar Khaganate](https://history-russia.com/timeline/965-sviatoslav-destroys-the-khazar-khaganate)
- 971 - [Siege of Dorostolon](https://history-russia.com/timeline/971-siege-of-dorostolon)
- 972 - [Sviatoslav killed by the Pechenegs](https://history-russia.com/timeline/972-sviatoslav-killed-by-the-pechenegs)