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27.5 Siege of Cherson 988, Conversion of Russians to Christianity
27.5 Siege of Cherson 988, Conversion of Russians to Christianity
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32 minutes
Released:
Jun 17, 2016
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Vladimir the Great is credited with transforming Kievan Rus into a true medieval state with Christianity at the heart of its sense of identity. The story is linked to the siege of the Crimean city of Cherson in 988 and the Byzantine Emperor Basil II The Bulgar Slayer For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
Released:
Jun 17, 2016
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