Russian Rulers History Podcast

Apr 21 2024 37.2k
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First we follow the Russian rulers from Rurik to Putin. From there, we will cover all aspects of Russian and Soviet history as well as the histories of all of the countries that were part of the USSR and the Russian Empire. Hopefully, the podcast can help you understand the policies of Vladimir Putin, and Russia. If you'd like to support the podcast with a small monthly donation, click this link - https://www.buzzsprout.com/385372/support

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The Great Game - Part One

Apr 21 2024 23 mins  
Today, we begin a new series on the Great Game (also known as Bolshaya Igra), a jockeying of position between the two great empires of the 19th century, Russia and Great BritainSupport the show

An Interview with Professor Simon Miles - Author of Engaging the Evil Empire: Washington, Moscow, and the Beginning of the End of the Cold War

Apr 07 2024 29 mins  
Today's special episode is an interview with Professor Simon Miles, Author of Engaging the Evil Empire: Washington, Moscow, and the Beginning of the End of the Cold War. To purchase his book, and learn more about this fascinating topic, go to https://www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/book/9781501776069/engaging-the-evil-empire/#bookTabs=1Support the show

The Kremlin

Mar 31 2024 23 mins  
Today, we discuss the history of one of Russia's most famous architectural achievements, The Kremlin.Support the show

The Russian Revolution - A People's Perspective

Mar 17 2024 23 mins  
Today, we finish our three-part series on the traumatic events of the end of the Tsarist regime with the people's perspective of the Russian Revolution.Support the show

Alexei Navalny - Life, Hope, and Death

Mar 05 2024 16 mins  
Alexei Navalny's recent passing has placed focus on the corruption of the Russian government and its persecution of its enemies. Today, we recount the all too brief life and death of Alexei Navalny.Support the show

An Interview with Maya Vinokour Author of Work Flows: Stalinist Liquids in Russian Labor Culture

Feb 12 2024 30 mins  
Today, we talk with Professor Maya Vinokour, author of the new book, Work Flows: Stalinist Liquids in Russian Labor Culture. You can find the book here - https://www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/book/9781501773679/work-flows/#bookTabs=1Support the show

The Crimean War - A People's Perspective

Feb 04 2024 25 mins  
Today, we continue our three-part series on the people's perspective of three monumental events in Russian history, this time about the Crimean War.Support the show

The Russian Civil War - A People's Perspective

Jan 21 2024 24 mins  
Today, we look at the Russian Civil War from a people's perspective. We avoid talking about the battles and the political events, concentrating more on how the people survived, and sometimes didn't. Support the show

An Interview With Rolf Hellebust Author of How Russian Literature Became Great

Jan 14 2024 18 mins  
Today, we share an Interview with Rolf Hellebust, author of How Russian Literature Became Great, available from Cornell University Press. https://www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/book/9781501773419/how-russian-literature-became-great/#bookTabs=1Support the show

The Soviet - Afghan War

Jan 07 2024 24 mins  
Today, we will cover the 9 year war between the Soviet Union and Afghani rebels. The losses suffered by the Soviets would be a spark that would cause the collapse of the USSR in 1991. Support the show