Vladimir

Vladimir

Vladimir , city (1989 pop. 350,000), capital of Vladimir region, W central European Russia, on the Klyazma River. A rail junction, it has industries producing machinery, chemicals, cotton textiles, and plastics. Tourism is also important. Founded in the early 12th cent. by Vladimir II of Kiev, it was (c.1157–1238) the capital of the grand duchy of Vladimir-Suzdal, which became the chief principality after the breakup of Kievan Rus. Vladimir was destroyed (1238) by the Mongols under Batu Khan, who killed the grand duke in battle. The dukes of Moscow emerged as the most powerful Russian princes, and in 1364 they acquired Vladimir; they assumed the title of grand dukes and for a time afterward had themselves crowned there. The city's landmarks include the Uspensky (Assumption) Cathedral (1158–61) with a museum of religious art and tombs of the early princes of Vladimir; the Demetrius Cathedral (1193–97); the Golden Gate, a city gate erected in 1164; and several monasteries built (12th–13th cent.) of white stone in the Vladimir-Suzdal style (see Russian art and architecture ).

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Vladimir, Russia A province and a city founded in 1108 and named by Vladimir II Monomakh (1053–1125), Grand Prince of Kiev (1113–25), after St Vladimir I the Great (c.956–1015), Grand Prince of Kiev. It was the capital of Kievan Rus′ between 1157 and c.1328. The name could be translated as ‘Ruler of the World’ or alternatively ‘Possessor of Peace’, mir meaning both ‘world’ and ‘peace’. See Vladikavkaz.

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Vladimir City on the n bank of the River Klyazma, Russia. Founded early in the 12th century by Vladimir II of Kiev, it is one of Russia's oldest cities. The grand dukes of Moscow were crowned here in the 14th century. Tourists are drawn partly by three 12th-century buildings – the two cathedrals and the Golden Gate (a fortified city gate). Industries: chemicals, cotton textiles, plastics, tractors, machine tools, electrical goods. Pop. (1999) 339,200.

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Vladimir ♂ (Russian) Slavonic: from volod ‘rule’ + meri ‘great, famous’; the name of the ruler of Kiev who brought Russia into the Christian Church.

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PATRICK HANKS, KATE HARDCASTLE, and FLAVIA HODGES. "Vladimir." A Dictionary of First Names. 2006. Encyclopedia.com. 28 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>.

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