Overview
The Principality of Chernigov was one of the largest and most powerful states within Kievan Rus'. For a time the principality was the second most powerful after the Principality of Kiev. The principality was formed in the 10th century and maintained some of its distinctiveness until the 16th century. The Principality of Chernigov consisted of regions of modern-day Ukraine, Belarus, and Russia.
Historical Periods
Principality of Chernigov (1056–1071)
1056 CE – 1071 CE
Capital: ChernihivArea: 224,234 km²
Principality of Chernigov (1072–1093)
1072 CE – 1093 CE
Capital: ChernihivArea: 265,814 km²
Principality of Chernigov (1094–1235)
1094 CE – 1235 CE
Capital: ChernihivArea: 200,686 km²
Principality of Chernigov (1236–1240)
1236 CE – 1240 CE
Capital: ChernihivArea: 200,686 km²