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	VLADIMIR

Vladimir, the one of the most ancient Russian cities, was founded in 990 by Kyiv prince Vladimir Svyatoslavovich. It is located in the central part of Russia 180 kilometres north-east of Moscow on the Klyazma river. Vladimir is the administrative centre of the Vladimir region.
It is the site of unique architectural monuments. The most outstanding of these are the Uspensky Cathedral (12th century), the Dmitrievsky Cathedral (12th century) and the Golden Gate (12th century). These monuments are inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The State Vladimir-Suzdal Historical-Architectural Natural Reserve Museum is famous for its exhibitions and monuments all over the world. Vladimir occupies a territory of 124 square kilometers and has a population of 361100.