1000th anniversary of the Christianization of Rus'

The 1000th Anniversary of the Christianization of Rus' (1000th anniversary of the Baptism of Rus, Russian: 1000-летие крещения Руси) was an occasion marked by events held in the USSR from May – June 1988, to celebrate the introduction of Christianity to Russia by Prince Vladimir Svyatoslavich in 988.[1] Originally, the celebrations were planned for the church only. However, the anniversary became a statewide event.[2] That this was allowed to occur marked a shift in Soviet policy concerning the church.[3]

  1. ^ Hamant Y. "The Christianization of Ancient Russia: A Millennium, 988-1988." UNESCO 1998. Accessed at Google Books 23 November 2013.
  2. ^ "Life of the Orthodox Church from Kiev to Vladivostok" Pravmir.com photo report. 4 July 2013. Accessed in English 23 November 2013.
  3. ^ Sajo (Ed.) et al "The Law of Religious Identity: Models for Post-Communism." Kluwer Law International, 1999 ISBN 9041110771, 9789041110770 p168. Accessed in English at Google Books 23 November 2013.