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Dobrynya

Vladimir the Great's maternal uncle and tutor

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Dobrynya was Vladimir the Great's maternal uncle and tutor. He was the historical prototype of the invincible bogatyr called Dobrynya Nikitich who appears in Russian folklore (byliny).

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  • posadnik of Novgorod

Questions

When was Dobrynya born?
Dobrynya was born on 946.
What positions has Dobrynya held?
Positions held by Dobrynya include: posadnik of Novgorod.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Dobrynya · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q2721104 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Добрыня едет к Полоцку.png by Anonymous Russian manuscript illuminators, 1560-1570s Facial Chronicle (Illustrated Chronicle of Ivan the Terrible) (in 10 volumes: pdf , pdf with translation ) Public domain image (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 10 November 2026

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"Dobrynya". DigiNepal. Last updated 5 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/dobrynya. Retrieved 10 November 2026.

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