The Legend of Princess Olga

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The Plot

The film is a poetic adaptation of a series of stories (oral and written) about Princess Olha of Kyivan Rus' (Ukraine-Rusʹ) at the start of the 11th century. Inspired by chronicles and folk legends this is a story of a common girl Olha who married Prince Ihor and became his successor on the throne after his murder and one of the most remarkable political leaders in early medieval European history. She converted to Christianity and brought her realm into Europe.

Run Time

2h 15m

Genre

History, Drama

Release Date

27 Feb 1984

Country

Soviet Union

Language

Russian

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