The Russian-Byzantine treaty of 971: Theophilos and Sveneld

Статья // Revue des Études Byzantines. — 2006-2007. — №№64-65 — p. 329-340.The treaty between the Kievan prince Sviatoslav and the Byzantine emperor John Tzimiskes signed in July 971 at Dristra has been the subject of discussion for three centuries. A number of scholars have investigated most of the problems concerning dating, structure, and articles on the obligations of the Rus and Byzantines, as well as hampered readings of certain words. However, the reconstruction of the document’s original form and the description of primary sources still remain to be undertaken. In this paper, the author will discuss issues raised by the insertion of the names of Theophilos and Sveneld in the beginning of this treaty.