Vladimir (Влади́мир)

Vladimir (Влади́мир) is a city in Russia, located on the Klyazma River,

200 kilometers (124 mi) to the east of Moscow along the M7 motorway.

It is the administrative center of Vladimir Oblast. Population: 315,954

(2002 Census); 349,702 (1989 Census). Vladimir was one of the

medieval capitals of Russia, and two of its cathedrals are a World

Heritage Site. It is served by Vladimir Semyazino Airport, and during the

Cold War Vladimir was host to Dobrynskoye air base.