Rulers
Vladimir the Great
Kyiv
Show on the timeline- Lifespan
- Unknown; usually placed in the mid-10th century — 1015
- Reign
- 978/980–1015
He established himself in Kyiv after a dynastic struggle with Yaropolk. His reign is associated with the adoption of Christianity, an alliance with Byzantium and the strengthening of the southern frontiers of Rus'.
- Dynasty
- Rurikids
- Centre of power
- Kyiv
- Christianisation of Rus'
- The traditional date is 988
- Family
- Son of Sviatoslav and Malusha; husband of the Byzantine princess Anna
- Start of reign
- 978 or 980: the dating is debated
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