1238 – The Mongols burn the Russian city of Vladimir

Vladimir (Russian: Владимир, is a city and the administrative center of Vladimir Oblast, Russia, located on the Klyazma River, 200 kilometers (120 mi) to the east of Moscow. It is served by a railway and the M7 motorway. Population: 345,373 (2010 Census);315,954 (2002 Census); 349,702 (1989 Census). Vladimir was one of the medieval capitals of Russia, with significant مزید پڑھیں