Century Xl: From St. Vladimir to Vladimir Monomakh 1000-1001 years. Exchange of ambassadors between Pope Sylvester II and Prince Vladimir Svyatoslavich. 1015 Death of Prince Vladimir (July 15). His reign was marked not only by the most important event in the life of Russia-the adoption of Christianity, but also by a significant increase in the international authority of the state. Vladimir successfully resists the raids of the Pechenegs, creates a number of fortress cities on the borders of the Kiev land. Popular memory associated the time of the greatness of Ancient Russia with the name of Vladimir, and it is he who appears in folk epics as a wise and generous prince. 1015-1019 Civil strife in Russia. Svyatopolk the Cursed, adopted by Vladimir, treacherously kills the brothers Boris and Gleb. The struggle of Svyatopolk and Yaroslav Vladimirovich for the Grand Duchy. In addition to the Russian squads, Poles and Varangians participate in the conflict. The fight went on for three years with varying success, but in the battle on the Alta River Yaroslav inflicted a final defeat on Svyatopolk. 1034 Yaroslav's Treaty with Byzantium: the Russian Church is recognized as subordinate to the Patriarch of Constantinople. 1037 Yaroslav's victory over the Pechenegs. In Russia, peace is established for almost 25 years. 1043-1046. The last campaign of Russian squads to Byzantium. Conclusion of a peace treaty, which confirmed the provisions of the treaty of 944. 1054 Prince Yaroslav, called the Wise, dies. His name is associated with the further strengthening of the power and authority of Russia. Under Yaroslav, Kiev grew significantly: new fortifications were built with the famous "Golden Gate", and the construction of St. Sophia Cathedral, the largest and richest cathedral in Kievan Rus, is being completed. Ancient Russian art and literature are developing, and the first chronicles are being created in the Kiev Pechersk Monastery. For the first time, the Russkaya Pravda Cod ... Читать далее