Equestrian statue of Moscow's Founder Yuri Dolgoruki in Moscow, Russia
Prince Yuri I Dolgoruki (Yuri the Long-arm), also known as George I of Rus, (c. 1099–15 May 1157) was the founder of Moscow and a key figure in the transition of political power from Kiev to Vladimir-Suzdal following the death of his elder brother Mstislav the Great. He reigned as Velikiy Kniaz (Grand Prince) of Kiev from September 1149 to April 1151 and then again from March 1155 to May 1157.
Size: 5242px × 3493px
Location: Tverskaya Square, Moscow, Russia
Photo credit: © DE ROCKER / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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