Izyaslav of Polotsk

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Izyaslav was the son of Vladimir I of Kiev and Rogneda of Polotsk. Following Norse tradition, Izyaslav was sent with his mother to rule her homeland. There is also a legend that Rogneda tried to get Izyaslav to slay his father.

Despite possibly going against his father, Izyaslav was able to continue to rule in Polotsk. This part of Rus was held by his descendants after his death. There was even a city named after him.

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