History glossary
Russkaya Pravda
the early Rus law code associated with Yaroslav the Wise and later princely legal tradition.
- Category
- Legal text
- Region
- Kievan Rus
- Date range
- 11th century and later redactions
What it means
The early Rus law code associated with Yaroslav the Wise and later princely legal tradition. It regulated compensation, property disputes, commercial obligations, and social status across the Rus lands.
