“Oleg not only terrified his enemies: he was also loved by his subjects. The warriors could mourn in him a brave, skillful leader, and the people - a defender. Having annexed the best, richest countries of present-day Russia to his power, this prince was the true founder of its greatness.” N.M. KaramzinThe novel by the famous writer B. E. Tumasov tells about the Kiev prince Oleg, who, following Rurik, did a lot to expand the Russian state.