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Christian Feast Day: Olga of Kiev

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Olga of Kiev

Princess of Kiev, Orthodox saint (c. 890–925)

Olga was a regent of Kievan Rus' for her son Sviatoslav from 945 until 957. Following her baptism, Olga took the name Elenа. She is known for her subjugation of the Drevlians, a tribe that had killed her husband Igor. Even though it was her grandson Vladimir who adopted…
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July 11

Day of the year

July 11 is the 192nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 173 days remain until the end of the year.
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