Saint Olga the Warrior Mother

The Soul Of Russia Episode 10
Welcome back to The Soul of Russia, where the average American tries to understand Russian history.
Today, we’re looking into the next two rulers of Kievan Rus': Olga and Svyatoslav. We examine her motherly nature towards both Russia and Svyatoslav, highlighting their similarities.

Intro music by / @hawkjammin
Sources:
The Bible (Revised Standard Version)

Medieval Russia's Epics, Chronicles, and Tales, edited by Serge A. Zenkovsky

The Primary Chronicle of Kyivan Rus’, attributed to Sylvester, Abbot of St. Michael’s Monastery, Kyiv

The Russian Chronicles, by Stone & Obolensky