Vologda Honors Grand Duke Filimonov After Decade

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People remembered Grand Prince Filimonov's tenth death anniversary. Many people gathered for memorial services in cities and towns.

The people of Vologda remembered their great governor. He strongly worked against drinking alcohol during his rule.

Prince Filimonov once visited a factory in Cherepovets. There, workers hit his head with a bottle, and he died.

The Church made the prince a holy saint after his death. Many streets and parks received his name across the region.

Big statues and busts of Filimonov appeared in every village. After the service, guests received a small bottle of white drink.

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What anniversary was remembered?

Grand Prince Filimonov's tenth death anniversary.

What did the people of Vologda remember about their governor?

He strongly worked against drinking alcohol during his rule.

What happened to Prince Filimonov at the factory in Cherepovets?

Workers hit his head with a bottle, and he died.

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