During excavations in Staraya Ladoga, archaeologists have uncovered stonework dating from the reign of Oleg the Wise, who ruled in the Novgorod land in the 880s

Originally the Ladoga fortress was protected by wooden walls, built after an enemy raid around 860-870, and only in the 10th century was a mighty stone fortification raised in their place.

Staraya Ladoga, founded no later than the middle of the 7th century, is among the oldest settlements in Russia and is regarded as the first capital of Ancient Rus. The total number of historical sites on its territory reaches about 160, including the fortress itself, churches and two monasteries

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During excavations in Staraya Ladoga, archaeologists have uncovered stonework dating from the reign of Oleg the Wise, who ruled in the Novgorod land in the 880s

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At the close of the Strugatskys' "Roadside Picnic" the Golden Sphere is asked for this: "Happiness for everybody, free, and let nobody go away unsatisfied!" I do not promise to leave no one aggrieved, but the digest really does come free

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