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Mstislav I Vladimirovich Monomakh, also called Mstislav the Great, was the first son of Gytha of Wessex and Vladimir II Monomakh. Due to his mother’s line, he is often mentioned as Harald. His historical role was quite significant, as he built multiple churches, including St. Nicholas Cathedral and the St. Anthony Cloister, in Novgorod and Kyiv during his reign as the Grand Prince of Kyiv (1125-1132). The featured icon dates back to 1892 and depicts Mstislav I standing against the backdrop of Kyiv.