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| Publication | The Economist | |
| Title | Yaroslav's legacy | |
| Author | Bohdan Skrobach | |
| Published | December 4, 1993 |
| Sir - The remark (November 6th) about "Prince Yaroslav the Wise, who formed the first alliance of Russia's squabbling princedoms nine centuries ago and gave them their first written laws," is not accurate. The prince ruled over "Kyivan-Rus", not Russia. This distinction is important to make today, because the demise of the Soviet Union brought statehood to the nation of Ukraine. Its greatest national treasure is located in St. Sophia cathedral, which was built by Prince Yaroslav in 1037. |