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Russia officially became a Christian nation with the conversion of Vladimir, Prince of Kiev, in 988. An orthodox mass in Byzantium, witnessed by Vladimir's envoys; the envoys report to the Prince. From the Radziwill Chronicle, page 59 v., 612 miniatures, 15th
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Russia officially became a Christian nation with the conversion of Vladimir,...

The baptism of Vladimir, Prince of Kiev, in Cherson in 988. His entire court is baptized with him. Left Prince Vladimir's palace, right that of his fiancee, Anna Porphyrogenetes. From the Radziwill Chronicle, page 62 v., 612 miniatures, late 15th
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The baptism of Vladimir, Prince of Kiev, in Cherson in 988. His entire court...

Vladimir founds the Church of Our Lady of the Dime in Kiev; Anastasius and other priests from Cherson are installed there. Vladimir orders the building of the fortress of Belgorod in 990. From the Radziwill Chronicle, page 67, 612 miniatures, late 15th
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Vladimir founds the Church of Our Lady of the Dime in Kiev; Anastasius and...

The executioners of the prince of Terebovl, Vasiliko, bring the body before Prince Vladimir in Volhynia (1097). From the Radziwill Chronicle, an early history of Russia from the legendary beginnings to the 13th. Page 141 v, 612 miniatures, late 15th.
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The executioners of the prince of Terebovl, Vasiliko, bring the body before Pr...

Iuri Dolgoruki is crowned in Kiev (1155). His son, Andrei Bogoliubski, robs the icon of the Virgin from Vychigorod to carry it to his own capital, Vladimir on the river Kliazma. From the Radziwill Chronicle, page 200 v., 612 miniatures, late 15th
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Iuri Dolgoruki is crowned in Kiev (1155). His son, Andrei Bogoliubski, robs...

Boyars of the Russian principality of Vladimir-Suzdal murder their Grand Prince, Andrei Bogoliubski in 1175. From the Radziwill Chronicle, an early history of Russia, from the legendary Rurik to the 13th. Page 215 v., 612 miniatures, late 15th
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Boyars of the Russian principality of Vladimir-Suzdal murder their Grand Princ...

The clergy of the town of Vladimir walks in procession to meet the body of the assassinated Grand Prince Andrei Bogoliubski (1175). From the Radziwill Chronicle, an early history of Russia. Page 216, 612 miniatures, late 15th.
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The clergy of the town of Vladimir walks in procession to meet the body of the...

Battle between the troops of Prince Michael (brother of Prince Andrei Bogoliubski) lying ill on a bier, and his nephew Mstislav Rostislavich (1176). From the Radziwill Chronicle, an early history of Russia. Page 219 v., 612 miniatures, late 15th
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Battle between the troops of Prince Michael (brother of Prince Andrei Bogoliu...

Michael Iurevich, Prince of Vladimir, forces Gleb Rostislavich of Riazan, to return the treasures robbed by Gleb in the principality of Vladimir (1176); Michael is buried in the Cathedral of Vladimir. From the Radziwill Chronicle, page 221 v.,612 miniatures, 15th
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Michael Iurevich, Prince of Vladimir, forces Gleb Rostislavich of Riazan,...

Vsevolod returns victorious to Vladimir. From the Radziwill Chronicle, an early history of Russia from the legendary beginnings to the 13th century. Page 225 v., 612 miniatures, 15th
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Vsevolod returns victorious to Vladimir. From the Radziwill Chronicle, an...

Prince Rurik Rostislavich takes an oath on a cross held by a bishop; he receives permission to leave Kiev for Ovruch (1202); victory of Roman Mstislavich over the Coumans. He brings prisoners in covered wagons Page 237 v.,Radziwill Chronicle, 612 miniatures, 15th
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Prince Rurik Rostislavich takes an oath on a cross held by a bishop; he rec...

Prince Rurik Rostislavich and his allies, the prince of Tchernigov and the Coumans, take and plunder Kiev (1203). From the Radziwill Chronicle, an early history of Russia, from the legendary beginnings to the 13th. Page 238, 612 miniatures, 15th
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Prince Rurik Rostislavich and his allies, the prince of Tchernigov and the Co...