Igor Rurikovich ruled Russia for 33 years. The unity of Russia during the time of Igor was held only by the force of arms of the princely squad. Prince Igor had to suppress the uprising of the Drevlyans, wage a long war in order to pacify the streets and Tiverts who wished to separate. He was able to protect the southern borders of Russia from the Pechenegs. During the reign of Prince Igor, the borders of the Russian land expanded to the Caucasus and the Tauride Mountains. He fought for hegemony in southern Eastern Europe and the Northern Black Sea region, which was demanded by the political and trade interests of Russia.