Vladimir (Влади́мир), Russia

Vladimir (Russian: Влади́мир) is the administrative center and largest city in Vladimir Oblast, Russia. It is located on the Klyazma River, about 200 km (120 mi) to the east of Moscow. The city covers 308 sq km (119 sq mi) and has a population of 346,000 people (2012 estimate).

The Golden Gate of Vladimir, Russia
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According to archaeologists, human habitation in the Vladimir area can be traced back 25,000 years. The present city was only founded in AD 1108. It was named after Vladimir Monomakh, who inherited the area in 1093. Although 1108 was taken as the founding date of Vladimir, some scholars believed that the city is older. According to the Hypatian Codex, it was visited by Vladimir the Great in AD 990, and so that should be the actual founding date. However, defenders of the original founding date disputed the claim, saying it was simply created so that a celebration can be held in 1995.

In any case, Vladimir grew as a defensive outpost for the Rostov-Suzdal principality in the 12th century. Its Golden Age began with the reign of Andrei Bogolyubsky (1157-1175), and lasted until the Mongol invasion in 1237. So severe was the destruction brought on by the Mongols that Vladimir never fully recovered. It was soon eclipsed by Moscow. It was the seat of the metropolitans of Kiev and All Rus until Metropolitan Peter moved the see to Moscow. Similarly, the crowning of the Grand Prince, carried out at Vladimir's Assumption Cathedral, was eventually moved to the Assumption Cathedral at Moscow's Kremlin.

Today Vladimir is a historic city with many beautifully preserved monuments, the most famous of which, the White Monuments of Vladimir and Suzdal, are now recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Cathedral of the Assumption, Vladimir
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Visiting Vladimir

There are many trains to Vladimir from Moscow. The special express train leaves Moscow at 6:00 pm and arrives in two and a half hours. The return trip leaves Vladimir at 7:30 am.

Places of Interest in Vladimir

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