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Vladimir
12018-02-07T00:12:04-05:00Kelly O'Neilldc20b45f1d74122ba0d654d19961d826c5a557f591splash7058922018-03-30T18:31:17-04:00Cara Jacobsondbec7b06865b1a02274588672f29bb3e4eb87106Vladimir is an ancient Russian town situated on the left bank of the Klyazma River. Founded early in the 11th century, Vladimir played a central role in Medieval Russian history. Due to its strategic location on the Klyzama, which connected it to the ancient Volga Trade Route, Vladimir grew in wealth, power and political significance. By 1169, Vladimir secured its position as the most powerful town in northeastern Rus’ and was established as the capital by Prince Andrey Bogolyubsky. However, early in the 13th century, the Golden Horde conquered Vladimir, which diminished its supremacy and thus enabled Moscow to rise to power. The following vignettes are written by Alexander Herzen. They will take us on a visual tour of some important ancient monuments of Vladimir. They will help explain some of the challenges leaders of Vladimir encountered when attacked by the Mongols. And they will provide some understanding behind the foundation of Muscovy. Join Alexander on his journey through Vladimir and its extensive history!
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12018-02-06T23:16:41-05:00Kelly O'Neilldc20b45f1d74122ba0d654d19961d826c5a557f5The Inner Lives of Russian TownsSierra Nota1google_maps5981312019-01-24T00:24:47-05:00Sierra Notaf8a0e746e4090d51d25e8b54a9b34c6e75e28237
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12018-03-30T01:10:42-04:00Cara Jacobsondbec7b06865b1a02274588672f29bb3e4eb87106Welcome to Vladimir1Summaryplain6008612018-04-04T08:33:42-04:00Kelly O'Neilldc20b45f1d74122ba0d654d19961d826c5a557f5
12018-03-30T01:38:25-04:00Cara Jacobsondbec7b06865b1a02274588672f29bb3e4eb87106Tribute to the Great St. Aleksandr Nevsky1plain2018-04-04T08:28:47-04:00Kelly O'Neilldc20b45f1d74122ba0d654d19961d826c5a557f5
12018-03-30T02:52:36-04:00Cara Jacobsondbec7b06865b1a02274588672f29bb3e4eb87106Vladimir's Golden Age1image_header2018-04-04T04:53:38-04:00Kelly O'Neilldc20b45f1d74122ba0d654d19961d826c5a557f5
12018-03-30T02:59:59-04:00Cara Jacobsondbec7b06865b1a02274588672f29bb3e4eb87106Herzen's Final Entry1plain6008612018-04-04T04:19:11-04:00Kelly O'Neilldc20b45f1d74122ba0d654d19961d826c5a557f5
