Vla·di·mir
(vlăd′ə-mîr′, vlə-dyē′mĭr) A city of western Russia east of Moscow. Probably founded in the 10th century, it came under the control of Moscow during the 15th century.
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Vladimir
(Russian vlaˈdimir) n (Placename) a city in W central Russia: capital of the principality of Vladimir until the court transferred to Moscow in 1328. Pop: 310 000 (2005 est)
Vladimir
(ˈvlædɪˌmɪə; Russian vlaˈdimir) n (Biography) 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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Vlad•i•mir
(ˈvlæd əˌmɪər, vləˈdi mɪr)
n. 1. Saint. Also,
Vladimir I. (
“Vladimir the Great” )
a.d. c956-1015, grand prince of Kiev 980-1015: first Christian ruler of Russia.
2. a city in the W Russian Federation, E of Moscow. 343,000.
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