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#Christianization of Rus'

Empires & Dynasties Vladimir the Great: The Warlord Who Baptised Kievan Rus' Vladimir the Great seized Kiev with Viking help, then baptised Kievan Rus' in 988. Here is what the sources really say about his life and legacy. 26 September 2026 · 10 min read