Vladimir the First: From Savage Ruler to Savior of Rus

The Soul Of Russia Episode 11
Welcome back to The Soul of Russia, where the average American tries to understand Russian history.
Today, we explore the baptism of Kievan Rus under Vladimir the Great, a thousand years after his death.
Intro music by / @hawkjammin
Sources:
The Bible (Revised Standard Version)

Medieval Russia's Epics, Chronicles, and Tales, edited by Serge A. Zenkovsky

The Primary Chronicle of Kyivan Rus’, attributed to Sylvester, Abbot of St. Michael’s Monastery, Kyiv

The Russian Chronicles, by Stone & Obolensky

Video about Vladimir: https://youtu.be/kVJeuqXDgdU?feature=shared