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1. Vladimir The Great

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   The Christianization of Rus'
   The definitive turning point in Vladimir's reign, and indeed Rus' history, was the formal adoption of Byzantine Orthodox Christianity in 988 CE. The traditional narrative, drawn heavily from the Primary Chronicle, posits that Vladimir conducted a systematic examination of neighboring religions—including Judaism (Khazar tradition), Islam (Volga Bulgaria), and various Christian rites.
   The primary motivation for choosing Orthodoxy is generally ascribed to political and aesthetic …