(1145 – 1154)
Called to the throne by the Kievites, Izyaslav II Mstislavich violated the rights of his uncles Vyacheslav and Yuri.
Izyaslav II was a courageous and energetic person. He was well aware of his personal dignity and did not think which side was right, saying: “No place goes to the head, but the head to the place.”
Yuri Dolgoruky presented his rights, and there was a stubborn struggle for Kiev. Twice driven out of Kiev by Yuri, but not wishing to yield to him, Izyaslav gave Kiev to the elder but incapable uncle Vyacheslav Vladimirovich and under his name ruled Kiev until his death.
Only after his death, Kiev moved to Yuri Dolgoruky, who proknyazhil it only three years.
In the struggle of Yuri and Izyaslav II, Hungarians also took part, taking the side of Izyaslav.