Vla·di·mir (vl d  -mîr , vl-dy m r) A city of west-central Russia east of Moscow. Probably founded in the 10th century, it came under the control of Moscow during the 15th century. Population: 310,000. |
Vladimir (Russian) [vlaˈdimir]
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(Placename) a city in W central Russia: capital of the principality of Vladimir until the court transferred to Moscow in 1328. Pop.: 339 200 (1999 est.)
Vladimir2
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(Biographies / Vladimir, Saint (?956-1015) M, Russian, POLITICS: hereditary ruler, RELIGION: saint) Saint, called the Great. ?956-1015, grand prince of Kiev (980-1015); first Christian ruler of Russia. Feast day: July 15
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