The St. Sophia is one of Russia's oldest stone buildings. It was erected by Prince Vladimir, the eldest son of Yaroslav the Wise, and his mother Anna in 1045 – 1050. St. Sophia's Cathedral was the center of historical importance, witnessing a number of historical events, and even housing the city's first treasury. The second tier was also home to one of the oldest libraries in Russia

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