Vladimir I was the successor of Kievan Rus after Sviatoslav
in 980 to 1015. He was known as the person who was responsible in declaring
Christian to be the official state religion in 9888. During his time, Kievan
Rus had a good relationship with the Byzantine. Vladimir got married to Basil
II’s sister. He got baptized during this marriage, whereas nullified his former
marriages. Then, he ordered his sons to govern cities and towns; and each of
them was equipped with their own druzhina to help enforcing Christianity onto
the people and to ensure the security of Christian priests.
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