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Vladimir the Great: Architect of Christian Kievan Rus
This chapter examines the crucial role of Vladimir the Great in the Christianization of Kievan Rus in the 10th century, focusing on his conversion to Eastern Orthodoxy in 988. It explores the political and cultural implications of this decision, highlighting how it unified diverse peoples and transformed trade and diplomatic relations with the Byzantine Empire.
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