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☦️ On July 28, Russia celebrates the Baptism of Rus. On this day in 988, Prince Vladimir and his warriors were baptised in the city of Korsun (Chersonesus), the centre of Byzantian territory in Crimea.
The baptism of Rus was an event of landmark significance. It accelerated the unification of Slavic tribes and the establishment of a united Russian state. By adopting one of the major world’s religions, our country tapped into the spiritual and cultural legacy of Byzantium, which considerably increased its international prestige.
⛪️ The St Vladimir Cathedral, a major architectural landmark of Sevastopol, was built at the site of Prince Vladimir’s baptism in the 19th century.
#BaptismOfRus #HistoryOfRussia
The baptism of Rus was an event of landmark significance. It accelerated the unification of Slavic tribes and the establishment of a united Russian state. By adopting one of the major world’s religions, our country tapped into the spiritual and cultural legacy of Byzantium, which considerably increased its international prestige.
⛪️ The St Vladimir Cathedral, a major architectural landmark of Sevastopol, was built at the site of Prince Vladimir’s baptism in the 19th century.
#BaptismOfRus #HistoryOfRussia