1. Capture of Polotsk

    · Polotsk, Belarus

    Capture of Polotsk
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    During his advance against Yaropolk, Vladimir came to Polotsk, killed Rogvolod and his sons, and took Rogneda as his wife according to the Primary Chronicle. The account is a chronicle narrative; the cited edition places it in the annal corresponding to 980.

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