In terms of the current administrative division of Russia, the principality was located in the west of Vologda Oblast, around the south of Lake Beloye.

Dmitry Donskoy secured control over Beloozero and passed it to his descendants; it was formally annexed to Moscow by Ivan III.

Simon Franklin cautions against taking the chronicle at present value; of legendary tales of brothers founding a new city and a new ruling dynasty, similar to other mythological origin stories that happened across different cultures.

[2]: 229  Later in the early- to mid-12th century, Rostov-Suzdal (who would later claim authority over Beloozero) emerged in power under the rule of Yuri Dolgorukiy (son of Vladimir Monomakh) and made state policy to dominate the Novgorod trade route along the Volga.

[3] The chronicle mentioned that in 1071, the Kievan tysiatskii, Ian Vyshatich was collecting tribute while in Beloozero, when he saw locals refusing to hand over the volkhvy (pagan priests).

The chronicle suggests a high importance to Beloozero as it was the residence of Rurik's brother, yet the town did not develop into a major political center, however, it became a frequent port of call.