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The Presidential Library presented materials on the Baptism of Rus' - St. Petersburg Metropolistranslated

July 27, 2026 · 1 min read

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The Presidential Library presented materials on the Baptism of Rus' St. Petersburg Metropolis

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Rebecca ParkerInteresting to see the Presidential Library putting this together. I remember reading about how Vladimir's choice in 988 wasn't just personal but changed everyday life for whole families across the land. Does the collection include any of the old chronicles or letters from that time?

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