Elated by wealth and success, the Russian king began to impose heavier burdens of taxation upon subjugated nations.

The Drevliens resisted.

With an insufficient force Igor entered their territories.

The Drevliens, with the fury of desperation, fell upon him and he was slain, and his soldiers put to rout.

During his reign he held together the vast empire Oleg had placed in his hands, though he had not been able to extend the boundaries of his country.