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Vladimir I

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
Vladimir I , Volodymyr I , or Saint Vladimir, d. 1015, first Christian grand duke of Kiev (c.980-1015); son of Sviatoslav . In 970, Vladimir was sent by his father to govern Novgorod. After Sviatoslav's death Vladimir vied with his two brothers, Yaropolk and Oleg, for the succession. About 980, he defeated his brothers and became grand duke of Kiev. During his reign he conquered and united under Kievan Rus distant Slavic tribes and waged successful wars on the Lithuanians, the Bulgars, and the Byzantines in Crimea. At first a fervent pagan, he converted to Christianity, probably... Read more
Vladimir I
Encyclopedia of World Biography Vladimir I Vladimir I (died 1015), also called Vladimir the Great and St. Vladimir, was grand prince of Kievan Russia from about 980 to 1015. His reign represents the culmination in the development of this first Russian state. The youngest son of ... Read more
Vladimir Ashkenazy
Encyclopedia of World Biography Vladimir Ashkenazy An internationally recognized solo pianist, chamber music performer, and concert conductor, Vladimir Ashkenazy (born 1937) has made music with some of the ... Gorky (now Nizhni Novgorod), Russia, on July 6, 1937, Vladimir Davidovich Ashkenazy showed talent early in his childhood ... Read more
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