Battle of the Alta River (1019)

In the same year, Svyatopolk fought with Yaroslav in the decisive battle on the Alta River. The chronicle did not preserve the exact place and details of the battle. It is only known that the battle took place in the place of the murder of Boris Vladimirovich, proceeded all day and was extremely fierce. Svyatopolk fled through Berestye and Poland to the Czech Republic. On the way, suffering from the disease, he died.