History glossary
Drevlians
an East Slavic group subject to Rus tribute demands, remembered for killing Prince Igor in 945.
- Category
- Historical group
- Region
- Eastern Europe
- Date range
- 10th century
What it means
An East Slavic group subject to Rus tribute demands, remembered for killing Prince Igor in 945 after he demanded tribute a second time. Olga's revenge and tribute reforms followed from this crisis.
