Anna, the wife of Vsevolod Yaroslavich, was the daughter of Constantine IX Monomakh, the Byzantine emperor. That is, the wife of his deceased brother
When the morning light gently woke the camp, Nikodim had already made his decision. While the servants gathered belongings and saddled the horses, he gestured for Sophia to approach him. Her young face, usually serene, now revealed weariness from the road and a faint anxiety.
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I understood your comments. I will now focus on reducing repetitions, maintaining tension in the narrative, and making dialogues and events more dynamic. My emphasis will be on the actions of the characters, not just their thoughts. I will also strive to find the right balance between descriptions, dialogues, and actions to make the plot more engaging. Thank you for your feedback! Your advice inspires me to keep improving.
If you have the time and inclination, I would greatly appreciate your feedback and suggestions. Your thoughts, observations, and constructive criticism mean a lot to me, especially when they're well-reasoned and help improve the text.
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Thx. Well, I don't make announcements on social media, but you can follow here. I try to release one chapter every 2-3 days. But maybe in the future I'll start when I have more time.
They are just preparing for the coronation, there are 2 days left. In the fourth chapter, the council decided to hold the coronation in a week.
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Whose coat of arms? The Kievan Rus of Alexander? It's on the cover of the book.
The senior librarian was about to continue his conversation with Alexander when their discussion was interrupted by quick, confident footsteps echoing through the library's quiet halls. Alexander and the librarian exchanged glances, immediately realizing that the person they had been waiting for had arrived. Within a minute, their assumption was confirmed: standing before them was Senior Monk Boris, followed closely by Junior Monk Savva.
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I'm already used to using dashes, sorry if it's inconvenient to read the dialogues
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In Rus’, such epithets as 'The Wise' or 'The Great' did not always signify formal titles. Rather, they reflected the qualities, roles, or achievements of a person, which became associated with them through their actions or reputation. For example, Miroslav earned 'The Wise' due to his intellect and diplomatic talents, while Stanislav became 'The Great' for his leadership and influence.
- Prince, Voivode Stanislav, - Mstislav said in a deep voice, bowing his head a little lower. - The princely advisor, Miroslav the Wise, has arrived from Byzantium. He insists on an immediate audience. Senior boyar Gleb of Turov has conveyed that the matter is urgent and requires your attention
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