Vladimir 10 rubles 2008 SPMD

Vladimir 10 rubles 2008 SPMD

Vladimir - the old town, which belonged to Prince Vladimir, a long time capital of the ancient North-Eastern Russia. Date of occurrence of the city, as the history of its foundation to the present day are controversial among scientists. Some historians are of the opinion that the city was founded by Saint Vladimir, nicknamed the Red Sun in the 990 th year, while others prefer the version of the construction of the city in 1108, the year Prince Vladimir Monomakh.

However, whenever the city was founded, its development and strengthening begins with 1157, the year after moving here from the capital of the principality of Rostov Andrey Bogolyubsky. Follow Vladimir princes were the most powerful of the Russian princes, for which he received the title of "great."

In 1238, the year the invasion of the Mongols in the Russian land did not spare the great city. Vladimir was badly ravaged and ceased to be a princely residence. However Horde Khans recognize the overarching Vladimir princes in Russia, and the city is listed fictitious capital.

The new round of economic development Vladimir came in the late 18th century, after he found the center of the Vladimir province. The construction of new urban and residential buildings, opened schools, gymnasiums, restores their work diocese establishment is the seminary, there is the first public library, a drama theater, produced newspaper.

Today Vladimir is famous for its historical heritage, taken under the protection of UNESCO. The most famous Cathedral of the Assumption, the Golden Gate and the Gate Church, Cathedral of St. Demetrius. The city is one of the major tourist centers, is part of the "Golden Ring".

On the reverse of the upper left portion of the disk is represented by the coat of arms of Vladimir, in the center - on the background of the panorama of the city, the Golden Gate. The top of the ring at the edge of the rim - the inscription: "THE ANCIENT CITY OF RUSSIA", at the bottom - "Vladimir".

Release date February 1, 2008