son Lyut (Ljótr) when he hunted in the Drevlyan lands which Oleg regarded as his own. After the death of Lyut Sveneld is not mentioned further in the chronicles. Instead, it is Blud who acts as his successor in command of Yaropolk's army, to become the ultimate traitor of this prince. Most historians conclude naturally that Sveneld who was certainly very old by the end of 970s should have died before the war between Yaropolk and Vladimir I of Kiev. Popular culture Sveneld is major supporting character in the Soviet historical film The Legend of Princess Olga, played by Ukrainian actor Konstantin Stepankov. Sveneld also appears in the 2016 film Viking as an antagonistic character, played by veteran Russian theatrical actor Maksim Sukhanov. See also List of Ukrainian rulers Notes Kievan Rus' people Viking warriors Russian military leaders Ukrainian military leaders Varangians 920s births 970s deaths 10th-century Rus' people