Beste Russian History podcaster (2024)

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1.53 - The Balts and the Origins of the Baltic Crusades 42:40

11d ago42:40

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Northwest of Rus live the Baltic peoples. After centuries of relative isolation, they are attracting unwanted attention from their neighbours.

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Princess Ekaterina Dashkova - Part One 24:28

12d ago24:28

24:28

Send us a Text Message. Today, we begin the series into one of the most fascinating women in world and Russian history, Princess Ekaterina Romanovna Vorontsova Dashkova. She would become friends with Catherine The Great, Voltaire, and even Benjamin Franklin. Support the Show.

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1.52 - The Qipchaks 25:39

26d ago25:39

25:39

We have already met the Qipchaks as the Polovtsi, the steppe enemies of the Rus. But they are more than just that.

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Lenin - Who Was He Really? 24:49

26d ago24:49

24:49

Send us a Text Message. Who was Vladimir Ulyanov Lenin? How did he become the man who would help overthrow the Romanovs and begin the Bolshevik control of Russia and its neighboring countries? Support the Show.Av history, Russia, communism, Lenin, Bolshevik, USSR, Soviet Union

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The Great Game - Part Three 24:55

1M ago24:55

24:55

Send us a Text Message. Today, we wrap up the Great Game of tensions between the British and Russian Empires in Central Asia. Support the Show.

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1.51 - Life in Rus 35:53

1M ago35:53

35:53

In this episode, we look at what we know about how the ordinary people of Rus lived.

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1.50 - Q&A 1:28:24

2M ago1:28:24

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A special fiftieth episode answering questions from listeners. What was the Rus army like, what languages were spoken in Rus, marriages and diplomacy, and more.

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The Great Game - Part Two 24:31

2M ago24:31

24:31

Send us a Text Message. Today, we talk about the quagmire that the British stepped into when they invaded Afghanistan to begin the First Anglo-Afghan War and the role it played in the Great Game. Support the Show.

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The Great Game - Part One 23:09

2M ago23:09

23:09

Send us a Text Message. 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 Britain Support the Show.

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An Interview with Professor Simon Miles - Author of Engaging the Evil Empire: Washington, Moscow, and the Beginning of the End of the Cold War 29:47

3M ago29:47

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Send us a Text Message. 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/#b…

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1.49 - Go and take Kyiv 44:35

3M ago44:35

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As the next generation of rulers begins to contest the throne of Kyiv, one of them has a different idea.

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The Kremlin 23:15

3M ago23:15

23:15

Send us a Text Message. Today, we discuss the history of one of Russia's most famous architectural achievements, The Kremlin. Support the Show.

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1.48 - The Sons of Monomakh Part III 43:27

3M ago43:27

43:27

Concluding this series, the youngest of the sons of Vladimir Monomakh, Yuri Dolgoruky of Sundial, gets his time in Kyiv.

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The Russian Revolution - A People's Perspective 23:37

3M ago23:37

23:37

Send us a Text Message. 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.

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1.47 - The Sons of Monomakh Part II 50:25

4M ago50:25

50:25

Vyacheslav, the man who never wishes to leave Turov, takes the throne in Kyiv. But for how long?

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Alexei Navalny - Life, Hope, and Death 16:10

4M ago16:10

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Send us a Text Message. 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.

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1.46 - The Sons of Monomakh Part I 46:13

4M ago46:13

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Vladimir Monomakh’s long and eventful life has ended. As he intended, the throne of Kyiv passes to his son Mstislav, but that does not mean that the path of succession is settled.

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An Interview with Maya Vinokour Author of Work Flows: Stalinist Liquids in Russian Labor Culture 30:35

5M ago30:35

30:35

Send us a Text Message. 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=1 Support the Show.

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1.45 - Vladimir II Monomakh 54:59

5M ago54:59

54:59

Vsevolod’s son, Vladimir Monomakh, finally accepts the people of Kyiv’s call to take the throne.

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The Crimean War - A People's Perspective 25:23

5M ago25:23

25:23

Send us a Text Message. 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.

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The Russian Civil War - A People's Perspective 24:00

5M ago24:00

24:00

Send us a Text Message. 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.

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An Interview With Rolf Hellebust Author of How Russian Literature Became Great 18:53

6M ago18:53

18:53

Send us a Text Message. 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=1 Support the Show.Av Rolf Hellebust

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The Soviet - Afghan War 24:29

6M ago24:29

24:29

Send us a Text Message. 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.

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1.44 - Svyatopolk II 37:00

6M ago37:00

37:00

As the ruling family expands, Rus faces another succession. Will there be war? Or a new agreement?

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Interview with Valeria Sobol author of Haunted Empire: Gothic and the Russian Imperial Uncanny 33:41

6M ago33:41

33:41

Send us a Text Message. Today, we have an interview with Valeria Sobol professor of Slavic Languages and Literatures at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, author of the book, Haunted Empire: Gothic and the Russian Imperial Uncanny. You can find her book here - https://www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/book/9781501770104/haunted-empire/#bookTa…

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Russian and Soviet Cuisine - Part Two 25:05

7M ago25:05

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Send us a Text Message. Today, we finish our series about the foods and drinks from Russia. Support the Show.

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1.43 - The Yaroslavichi 51:21

7M ago51:21

51:21

The sons of Yaroslav divide Rus among themselves. How long will they live in peace?

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Russian and Soviet Cuisine - Part One 27:59

7M ago27:59

27:59

Send us a Text Message. Today, we start a two-part series about the incredible cuisines of Russia and the Soviet Union. Support the Show.

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The Volga - Part Three 25:04

8M ago25:04

25:04

Send us a Text Message. Today, we wrap up our series as we cover the continuing relationship between Russia and the Soviet Union with the great Volga River. If you'd like to support the podcast with a small monthly donation, click this link - https://www.buzzsprout.com/385372/support Support the Show.…

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1.42 - The Testament of Yaroslav 25:54

8M ago25:54

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As Yaroslav reaches the end of his life, an attempt is made to set the rules of succession in Rus.

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The Volga - Part Two 23:25

8M ago23:25

23:25

Send us a Text Message. Today, we continue our journey through the history of the Volga River and its historical relationship with Russia. If you'd like to support the podcast with a small monthly donation, click this link - https://www.buzzsprout.com/385372/support Support the Show.

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SE6 - Rus in Medieval Europe with Christian Raffensperger 50:05

8M ago50:05

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Christian Raffensperger is Professor of History and Chair of the Department, Kenneth E. Wray Chair in the Humanities, and Director, Emarth Institute for the Public Humanities at Wittenberg University covering Medieval Europe, Russia, and Ukraine. His works include ‘Reimagining Europe: Kievan Rus in the Medieval World, 988-1146’, ’Ties of Kinship: R…

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An Interview with Professor Paul Robinson Author of Russian Liberalism 29:32

8M ago29:32

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Send us a Text Message. This is an interview I did with Professor Paul Robinson, author of the important work, Russian Liberalism. You can purchase a copy of his book through this website - https://www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/book/9781501772177/russian-liberalism/ Support the Show.

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1.41 - Yaroslav the Wise 55:26

9M ago55:26

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As the last brother standing, Yaroslav has finally become the sole ruler of Rus. What will he do now?

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The Volga - Part One 24:14

9M ago24:14

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Send us a Text Message. Today, we begin a three-part series on the history of the Volga River, the longest in Europe, and its relationship to Russia. If you'd like to support the podcast with a small monthly donation, click this link - https://www.buzzsprout.com/385372/support Support the Show.

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Sports in the Soviet Union 26:15

9M ago26:15

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Send us a Text Message. Today, we cover the impact of sports in the Soviet Union. Also, I am adding a tribute to one of the inspirations for this podcast, my daughter, Anastasya Schauss, who passed away on September 23, at the age of 27. If you'd like to support the podcast with a small monthly donation, click this link - https://www.buzzsprout.com…

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1.40 - The Vladimirovichi 39:15

9M ago39:15

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Vladimir’s death plunges Rus into chaos as his sons fight over the succession.

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Russian Conflicts After 1991 - Part Two 24:03

10M ago24:03

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Send us a Text Message. Today, we end our two-part series on the numerous conflicts that Russia has participated after the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991. If you'd like to support the podcast with a small monthly donation, click this link - https://www.buzzsprout.com/385372/support Support the Show.…

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1.39 Vladimir the Great IV - Building Rus 34:59

10M ago34:59

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This episode looks at Vladimir’s reign from the baptism of Rus until his death. Did he manage to do anything else noteworthy?

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Russian Conflicts After 1991 - Part One 25:24

10M ago25:24

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Send us a Text Message. Today, we begin a two-part series to discuss the conflicts that have plagued Russia and its neighbors after the breakup of the Soviet Union in 1991. If you'd like to support the podcast with a small monthly donation, click this link - https://www.buzzsprout.com/385372/support Support the Show.…

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Turning Points in Russian and Soviet History - Part Two 27:57

10M ago27:57

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Send us a Text Message. Today, we finish our two-part series on the major turning points in both Russian and Soviet history. If you'd like to support the podcast with a small monthly donation, click this link - https://www.buzzsprout.com/385372/support Support the Show.

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1.38 Vladimir the Great III - The Baptism of Rus 1:23:39

10M ago1:23:39

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What happened at the baptism of Rus, and inventing St. Vladimir/Volodymyr from the Tale of Bygone Years to Vladimir Putin.

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Turning Points in Russian History - Part One 23:25

11M ago23:25

23:25

Send us a Text Message. Today, we begin a two-part series relating to the turning points in Russian history. f you'd like to support the podcast with a small monthly donation, click this link - https://www.buzzsprout.com/385372/support Support the Show.

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The Historical Relationship Between Russia and China 25:56

11M ago25:56

25:56

Send us a Text Message. Today, we discuss the long relationship between Russia, the Soviet Union, and China throughout the past four hundred years. If you'd like to support the podcast with a small monthly donation, click this link - https://www.buzzsprout.com/385372/support Support the Show.

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The Soviet Gulag System - Part Five - The End 25:18

11M ago25:18

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Send us a Text Message. Today, we finish up our five-part series on the Soviet Gulag system. The punishments and rewards as well as the dismantling of the camps are discussed. If you'd like to support the podcast with a small monthly donation, click this link - https://www.buzzsprout.com/385372/support Support the Show.…

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1.37 Vladimir the Great Part II - Sacrifices and Choices 28:39

11M ago28:39

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Vladimir continues to expand his territory and to consider the role of religion in his kingdom.

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The Soviet Gulag System - Part Four - The Work 24:29

11M ago24:29

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Send us a Text Message. Today, we discuss the work done in the Gulags. Brutal and sometimes absurd, work was the reason for the people to populate the prisoner camps. If you'd like to support the podcast with a small monthly donation, click this link - https://www.buzzsprout.com/385372/support Support the Show.…

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The Soviet Gulag System - Part Three - Life in the Gulag 26:30

12M ago26:30

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Send us a Text Message. Today, we continue our series about the Soviet Gulag with first-hand accounts of life within the camps. If you'd like to support the podcast with a small monthly donation, click this link - https://www.buzzsprout.com/385372/support Support the Show.

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The Soviet Gulag System - Part Two - The Women 26:00

12M ago26:00

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Send us a Text Message. Today, we talk about some of the experiences of women related to the gulag experience. If you'd like to support the podcast with a small monthly donation, click this link - https://www.buzzsprout.com/385372/support Support the Show.

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1.36 - Vladimir the Great Part I - the Rise to Power 29:49

12M ago29:49

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The death of Svyatoslav found Rus unprepared for the succession. The three sons he left in charge of Kyiv, the Drevlians, and Novgorod, soon turn to fighting among themselves.

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