Saint Vladimir Collection

Campaign to Chersonesos by Vladimir the Great, 1904. Private Collection

Vladimir Sviatoslavich, known as the Beautiful Sun (or Vladimir I said the Great or Saint Vladimir) (958-1015)
NWI4945526 Vladimir Sviatoslavich, known as the Beautiful Sun (or Vladimir I said the Great or Saint Vladimir) (958-1015) introduced Christiannism in Russia Vladimir I introducing Christianity into

Portraits of the Russian Monarchy, 1. Rurik 2. Igor of Kiev 3. Olga 4. Sviatoslav 5. Vladimir the Great 14
6203792 Portraits of the Russian Monarchy, 1. Rurik 2. Igor of Kiev 3. Olga 4. Sviatoslav 5. Vladimir the Great 14. Ivan IV (from Il costume antico)

Entry of Boleslaw the Brave into Kiev, Late 18th century. Private Collection

The Christening of Grand Duke Vladimir (c. 956-1015), 1885-96 (mural)
BAL134988 The Christening of Grand Duke Vladimir (c.956-1015), 1885-96 (mural) by Vasnetsov, Victor Mikhailovich (1848-1926); Vladimir Cathedral, Kiev

Saint Grand Duke Vladimir, 1925. Private Collection

Entry of Boleslaw the Brave into Kiev. Found in the Collection of Muzeum Narodowe, Warsaw

The Baptism of Russia, 1887. Artist: Navozov, Vasily Ivanovich (1862-1919)
The Baptism of Russia, 1887. Private Collection

The baptism of the residents of Kiev in 988. Artist: Lebedev, Klavdi Vasilyevich (1852-1916)
The baptism of the residents of Kiev in 988. Private Collection

Vladimir and Rogneda (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Artist: Chorikov, Boris Artemyevich (1802-1866)
Vladimir and Rogneda (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Sviatopolk the Accursed. 1019 (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Artist: Chorikov, Boris Artemyevich (1802-1866)
Sviatopolk the Accursed. 1019 (From Illustrated Karamzin), 1836. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Coin (Srebrennik) of Grand Duke Vladimir Svyatoslavich (Reverse: Symbol of Rurikids), 980-1015. Private Collection

Boleslaw I Chrobry entering conquered Kiev, c. 1837. Artist: Michalowski, Piotr (1800-1855)
Boleslaw I Chrobry entering conquered Kiev, c. 1837. Found in the collection of the Muzeum Narodowe, Warsaw

Saint Theodore the Varangian. Found in the Collection of State Museum of Religious History, St Petersburg

Saint Grand Duke Vladimir Svyatoslavich, Early 20th century. Artist: Russian icon
Saint Grand Duke Vladimir Svyatoslavich, Early 20th century. Private Collection

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"Saint Vladimir: The Great Grand Duke Who Baptized Russia" In the year 988, a momentous event took place in the ancient city of Kiev. It was the baptism of Grand Duke Vladimir, a pivotal moment that would forever change the course of Russian history. This captivating mural, painted between 1885 and 1896, depicts this significant occasion with vivid detail. Vladimir the Great, also known as Saint Vladimir due to his later canonization by the Orthodox Church, was a ruler who left an indelible mark on his land and people. Born into the Rurik dynasty, he ascended to power after a series of tumultuous events involving his predecessors - Rurik himself, Igor of Kiev, Olga, and Sviatoslav. This lithograph from 1831 showcases portraits of these influential figures who shaped early Russian monarchy. Their legacies paved the way for Vladimir's reign and ultimately led him to embark on his famous campaign to Chersonesos in 1904. The entry of Boleslaw the Brave into Kiev is another remarkable scene depicted in late 18th-century artwork. This event symbolizes both conflict and diplomacy between neighboring powers during that time period. However, it was through religious enlightenment that Saint Vladimir truly made his mark. The Christening of Grand Duke Vladimir mural portrays this sacred ceremony where he embraced Christianity as his faith and subsequently brought about mass baptisms throughout his realm. The baptismal scenes captured by artists Navozov and Lebedev offer glimpses into this transformative period when countless residents of Kiev embraced their new faith under Saint Vladimir's guidance. Love stories also intertwine with history as seen in Boris Artemyevich Chorikov's illustration "Vladimir and Rogneda. " These tales add depth to our understanding of Saint Vladimir's personal life amidst political turmoil. Yet not all aspects were glorious.