Question

Name and Describe at least 1 Important Individual from Kievan Rus. Why were they important?
answer like a 12 year old would in short bullet points

Answer 1

### Important Individual from Kievan Rus: Prince Vladimir the Great

- **Who:** Prince Vladimir the Great
- **Time Period:** Ruled from 980 to 1015
- **Importance:**
- **Christianity:** He converted Kievan Rus to Christianity in 988, which helped unite the people and culture.
- **Influence:** He invited Christian teachers and built churches, which changed the religion and way people lived.
- **Legacy:** His decision made Kievan Rus more connected to other Christian countries and cultures.
- **Name:** Sometimes called "Vladimir the Saint" because he is seen as a holy figure in the Orthodox Church.
- **Celebration:** He is celebrated in Russia and by Orthodox Christians for his role in spreading Christianity.