Vladimir, the grand price of Kiev. From: The World and I | Date: March 1, 1998| Author: | COPYRIGHT 1998 News World Communications, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information) Copyright information

Vladimir, the grand prince of Kiev, was awarded with the Order of Vladimir by Catherine the Great because in the year 988 he managed to convert Kievan Slavic peoples to Christianity. Despite this accomplishment, many argue he practiced paganism, had seven wives, enjoyed impunity, and actively engaged in keeping hundreds of concubines.

How is it possible that Vladimir, the grand prince of Kiev, single-handedly converted Kievan Slavic peoples to Christianity in the year 988? For one man--especially a licentious man and an active persecutor of all religious sects--to accomplish such a ...

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