Tag: Viktor Mikhailovich Vasnetsov
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08 Works, Today, July 15th, is Saint Vladimir Sviatoslavich’s day, his story in art #196
Vladimir Sviatoslavich (c. 958–15 July 1015), called the Great, was Prince of Novgorod, Grand Prince of Kiev, and ruler of Kievan Rus’ from 980 to 1015. Though his grandmother, Queen Olga, had been a Christian, his father Svyatoslav reverted to paganism, and Prince Vladimir spent the early part of his life believing and living the…
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09 Works, Today, July 11th, is Saint Olga’s day, her story in art #192
Saint Olga, also called Helga or Saint Olga of Kiev, (born c. 890 — died 969, Kiev), was the first recorded female ruler in Russia and the first member of the ruling family of Kiev to adopt Christianity. She was canonized as the first Russian saint of the Orthodox Church and is the patron saint of widows…
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