Budnik (hamlet)Budnik is a hamlet in the Yadrovskaya Volost, part of the Pskovsky District of Pskov Oblast, Russia. Population:.GeographyBudnik is located on the left bank of the Cheryokha, east of the village of Cheryokha.PopulationIn 2000, the population numbered 2 people.Notable peopleIn local lore, Budnik is the alleged birthplace of Vladimir the Great, the prince who Christianized the Kievan Rus'.