Baptism of Rus
Prince Vladimir adopted Byzantine Christianity, prompting mass baptism and establishing a lasting Eastern Christian tradition in Rus.
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988 in Russia
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Historical records for Russia in 988
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Conversion
Conversion of Kievan Rus to Eastern Orthodox Christianity
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