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Byzantium in the 9th and 10th centuries was the most powerful state in the world. Russian princes were not only not afraid of war with Byzantium, they made several campaigns against Constantinople or Tsargrad. In this episode of “Honest History”, Sergei Tsvetkov and I will talk about the campaigns of Rus against Byzantium, what were the goals and results of these campaigns. We will tell you why Byzantium was the center of attention at that time and why Russian warriors so wanted to get into the service of the Basileus. What treaties did the Rus conclude with the Romans and on what terms. Why did Oleg nail his shield to the gates of Constantinople. And how did the most unsuccessful campaign against Byzantium end. All this in this episode. 00:00 - In this episode… 01:13 - Why were Byzantium raided? 03:16 - Freedom to hire for service to the Basileus 04:45 - The first raids of the Rus and the campaign against Amastris 08:35 - The campaign of the Rus against Constantinople 15:38 - Did the goals of the campaigns change after the calling of Rurik? 17:21 - The goals of Oleg's campaigns against Byzantium 21:01 - Oleg's famous campaign against Constantinople 23:26 - Oleg's peace treaty with the Greeks 28:51 - Why Oleg nailed a shield to the gates of Byzantium 30:44 - Was Oleg's treaty observed 32:13 - Igor's campaign against Byzantium 33:38 - "Greek fire" 40:01 - Igor's campaign against Byzantium by land 41:19 - Igor's treaty with the Greeks Subscribe to the channel https://www.youtube.com/c/FreytakMedi... For legal issues, you can contact directly: Nikolay Freytak. Managing Partner at the Freytak & Sons Attorneys at Law / freytak Or by the contacts listed on our website: http://freytakandsons.com This channel was created as a non-profit project of the Freytak & Sons Bar Association with the aim of popularizing legal activity in Russia. The channel brings together lawyers and consultants with significant practical experience. The channel's guests are leading representatives of the business community and simply interesting personalities. Each of our viewers will definitely be able to broaden their horizons and understand the principles of law. Producer: t.me/leonov_films