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She said no to a king… and was cast out by her own family.
But instead of fading into history, she rose to power in a foreign land—and became a saint.
This is the true story of Princess Ingegerd of Sweden, who became Saint Anna of Novgorod.

In this two-part historical documentary, we explore how a 11th-century royal woman faced rejection, exile, and danger—only to rewrite her fate far from home.
Her journey from the cold courts of Sweden to the majestic cities of Kievan Rus’ is one of survival, diplomacy, faith, and legacy.

📌 Key Topics Covered:
– Ingegerd’s rejection of King Olaf Haraldsson (King of Norway)
– Her exile by her father, King Olof Skötkonung of Sweden
– Marriage to Yaroslav the Wise, Grand Prince of Kiev
– Founding of cathedrals and monasteries in Rus’
– Her transformation into Saint Anna of Novgorod
– Real historical figures, dates, places, and events from the 11th century

🔍 This is not fiction. Every detail is based on historical records, Norse sagas, and Eastern Orthodox chronicles.


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✅ 📚 SOURCES & REFERENCES:

1. The Chronicle of Novgorod, 1016–1471 – translated by Robert Michell and Nevill Forbes


2. Primary Chronicle (Povest' Vremennykh Let) – Medieval Kievan Rus’ chronicle


3. “The Viking Diaspora” by Judith Jesch – Academic study on Norse women abroad


4. “Queenship in Medieval Europe” by Theresa Earenfight – Discusses royal women like Ingegerd


5. Swedish Royal Archives – Records of King Olof Skötkonung and royal marriages


6. OrthodoxWiki: Saint Anna of Novgorod – Religious biography and canonization info

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7. Encyclopedia Britannica: Yaroslav the Wise – Context on Kievan Rus’ politics


8. St. Sophia Cathedral, Kiev – UNESCO documentation of the cathedral Ingegerd supported