Iziaslav II of Kiev

Izjaslav II Mstislavich (Russian Изяслав II Мстиславич; * to 1097, † 1154 ) was around 1146-1147 Grand Duke of Kievan Rus and successor of Wsewolods II

Izjaslav Mstislavich was the eldest son of Prince Mstislav of Novgorod I.. Prior to his accession to power of the Grand Duke Izjaslav was from 1134 Prince of Volhynia. During the decline of the Kievan Rus, he was the first non - Rurik, to obtain the distribution of princes dignity. The city population had appointed him as a replacement for the products sold by it Vsevolod II. However, he succeeded not in this uncertain time to stay long in power. Four other wolynische princes followed him, the rule could claim only briefly about Kiev but also.

See also

• History of Russia
• History of Ukraine
• History of Belarus