The History of Russia Podcast

This week, probably much to everyone's relief, we will be taking a break from the ceaseless round of court intrigue and instead we’ll be looking at what else was going on in Russia during the Elizabethan age.What else, apart from pilgrimages, cross-dressing balls, and controlling her dynasties destiny was Elizabeth up to and what was going on, away from St Petersburg and Moscow in the ever expanding and increasingly vast Russian Empire?Click on one of the links below to join the Boyar Duma where for a small monthly subscription you'll receive the following -Exclusive membership of the Boyar Duma and a shout out on the PodcastAd-free podcastsAt least one members only episode per monthGeneral release episodes at least 1 week earlierTranscripts for each episode (Patreon Only) Via PatreonGo to the podcast website https://www.historyofrussia.net/and visit the Membership Page or the Patreon Logo on the home pageOr go to https://www.patreon.com/historyofrussia_boyarduma Via Apple Podcastssearch in apple podcasts for ‘Boyar Duma’ or the ‘History of Russia podcast-members only’ and hit subscribe.https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-history-of-russia-members-only/id1696439936 Via Spotify Search in spotify for 'Russia members only'https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/damon-boar/subscribe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, I'm afraid, it's more court based chicanery and Intrigue (hence the title). However to avoid just doing a rinse and repeat, I’m going to speed things up a bit and the aim will be to get from where we are now, which is 1748, right through to the year 1753 where we will start to see that both at home and abroad, things were beginning to take on a different shape...Click on one of the links below to join the Boyar Duma where for a small monthly subscription you'll receive the following -Exclusive membership of the Boyar Duma and a shout out on the PodcastAd-free podcasts At least one members only episode per monthGeneral release episodes at least 1 week earlier Transcripts for each episode (Patreon Only) Via PatreonGo to the podcast website https://www.historyofrussia.net/and visit the Membership Page or the Patreon Logo on the home pageOr go to https://www.patreon.com/historyofrussia_boyarduma Via Apple Podcastssearch in apple podcasts for ‘Boyar Duma’ or the ‘History of Russia podcast-members only’ and hit subscribe.https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-history-of-russia-members-only/id1696439936 Via Spotify Search in spotify for 'Russia members only'https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/damon-boar/subscribe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we’ll be covering the years between 1745 and 1748 and looking at how Peter, Catherine and Elizabeth were all getting along through the events and outcomes related to yet another series of court intrigues and incidents Plus we'll invetigate  the European diplomatic and political scene in the aftermath of the recent war and then finally we’ll be waving goodbye, or saying auf wiedersehen, to a couple of characters from the supporting cast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this weeks episode we rejoin the main chronological narrative and take a look at the ups and downs of our key characters during  1744 and 1745..On the up were the Empress Elizabeth, Sophie of Anhalt Zerbst, Maria Theresa of Austria and Alexei BestuzhevSliding down were Johanna of Brunswick and Frederick the great And Peter Fyodorovich..... well he's got problems of his own.Click on one of the links below to join the Boyar Duma where for a small monthly subscription you'll receive the following -Exclusive membership of the Boyar Duma and a shout out on the PodcastAd-free podcasts - (ads may come in on the free feed at some point in the future but never for subscription members)At least one members only episode per monthGeneral release episodes at least 1 week earlier than normal Transcripts for each episode (Patreon Only) Via PatreonGo to the podcast website https://www.historyofrussia.net/and visit the Membership Page or the Patreon Logo on the home pageOr go to https://www.patreon.com/historyofrussia_boyarduma Via Apple Podcastssearch in apple podcasts for ‘Boyar Duma’ or the ‘History of Russia podcast-members only’ and hit subscribe.https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-history-of-russia-members-only/id1696439936 Via Spotify Search in spotify for 'Russia members only'https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/damon-boar/subscribe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we take a step back from the goings on at the Russian court and the war of the Austrian Succession and instead take a peek at the overall state of the Russian Empire and the overall state of Eliazabeth’s mind.Click on one of the links below to join the Boyar Duma where for a small monthly subscription you'll receive the following -Exclusive membership of the Boyar Duma and a shout out on the PodcastAd-free podcasts - (ads may come in on the free feed at some point in the future but never for subscription members)At least one members only episode per monthGeneral release episodes at least 1 week earlier than normal Transcripts for each episode (Patreon Only) Via PatreonGo to the podcast website https://www.historyofrussia.net/and visit the Membership Page or the Patreon Logo on the home pageOr go to https://www.patreon.com/historyofrussia_boyarduma Via Apple Podcastssearch in apple podcasts for ‘Boyar Duma’ or the ‘History of Russia podcast-members only’ and hit subscribe.https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-history-of-russia-members-only/id1696439936 Via Spotify Search in spotify for 'Russia members only'https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/damon-boar/subscribe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's January 1744 and Peter Fyodorovich the heir to the Russian throne and his aunt Elizabeth have got some German visitors to entertain and one of them is the almost 15 year old Sophie Friederike Auguste of Anhalt-Zerbst. In the meantime Prussia and France are again plotting against Bestuzhev and the Austrian empress, Maria Theresa, has her eyes on Silesia.Click on one of the links below to join the Boyar Duma where for a small monthly subscription you'll receive the following -Exclusive membership of the Boyar Duma and a shout out on the PodcastAd-free podcasts - (ads may come in on the free feed at some point in the future but never for subscription members)At least one members only episode per monthGeneral release episodes at least 1 week earlier than normal Transcripts for each episode (Patreon Only) Via PatreonGo to the podcast website https://www.historyofrussia.net/and visit the Membership Page or the Patreon Logo on the home pageOr go to https://www.patreon.com/historyofrussia_boyarduma Via Apple Podcastssearch in apple podcasts for ‘Boyar Duma’ or the ‘History of Russia podcast-members only’ and hit subscribe.https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-history-of-russia-members-only/id1696439936 Via Spotify Search in spotify for 'Russia members only'https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/damon-boar/subscribe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This weeks episode is centered around the eponymous Lopukhina Conspiracy but who is doing the conspiring and who is being conspired against?Plus events in Sweden are brought to a head, George II, the King of England gets involved in the war of the Austrian Succession, things take a downward turn for the Brunswicks and the Empress Elizabeth goes ballistic when she sees someone wearing pink!Click on one of the links below to join the Boyar Duma where for a small monthly subscription you'll receive the following -Exclusive membership of the Boyar Duma and a shout out on the PodcastAd-free podcasts - (ads may come in on the free feed at some point in the future but never for subscription members)At least one members only episode per monthGeneral release episodes at least 1 week earlier than normal Transcripts for each episode (Patreon Only) Via PatreonGo to the podcast website https://www.historyofrussia.net/and visit the Membership Page or the Patreon Logo on the home pageOr go to https://www.patreon.com/historyofrussia_boyarduma Via Apple Podcastssearch in apple podcasts for ‘Boyar Duma’ or the ‘History of Russia podcast-members only’ and hit subscribe.https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-history-of-russia-members-only/id1696439936 Via Spotify Search in spotify for 'Russia members only'https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/damon-boar/subscribe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elizabeth has been busy putting her house in order which means that I have a number of loose ends to tie up. Plus we get to meet a distant relative and we'll also see what's been going on with the Austrians, French and Prussians. Click on one of the links below to join the Boyar Duma where for a small monthly subscription you'll receive the following -Exclusive membership of the Boyar Duma and a shout out on the PodcastAd-free podcasts - (ads may come in on the free feed at some point in the future but never for subscription members)At least one members only episode per monthGeneral release episodes at least 1 week earlier than normal Transcripts for each episode (Patreon Only) Via PatreonGo to the podcast website https://www.historyofrussia.net/and visit the Membership Page or the Patreon Logo on the home pageOr go to https://www.patreon.com/historyofrussia_boyarduma Via Apple Podcastssearch in apple podcasts for ‘Boyar Duma’ or the ‘History of Russia podcast-members only’ and hit subscribe.https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-history-of-russia-members-only/id1696439936 Via Spotify Search in spotify for 'Russia members only'https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/damon-boar/subscribe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elizabeth Petrovna is the new empress of Russia. However, she's busy getting her house in order and there is a coronation to plan.So whilst she's off doing that, we'll undertake a quick retrospective of Anna Ivanovna's reign and then we'll take a look at the causes, and the initial events, of the War of the Austrian Succession. Click on one of the links or logos below to join the Boyar Duma where for a small monthly subscription you'll receive the following -Exclusive membership of the Boyar Duma and a shout out on the PodcastAd-free podcasts - (ads may come in on the free feed at some point in the future but never for subscription members)At least one members only episode per monthGeneral release episodes at least 1 week earlier than normal Transcripts for each episode (Patreon Only) Via PatreonGo to the podcast website https://www.historyofrussia.net/and visit the Membership Page or the Patreon Logo on the home page Or go to https://www.patreon.com/historyofrussia_boyarduma Via Apple Podcastssearch in apple podcasts for ‘Boyar Duma’ or the ‘History of Russia podcast-members only’ and hit subscribe.https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-history-of-russia-members-only/id1696439936 Via Spotify Search in spotify for 'Russia members only'https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/damon-boar/subscribe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today in a slightly longer episode than normal we’ll be covering the period between October 1740 and December 1741 which is 15 months and not a year but I think you’ll agree that ‘The 15 months of living dangerously’ doesn’t quite have the same ring to it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you want to sign up to get members only episodes, early access to general release episodes, ad free content and written transcripts, for the price of a cup of coffee a month, then you can in a couple of ways You can sign-up via the podcast website https://www.historyofrussia.net/ just click on the membership page or the Patreon Logo on the home page. Or you can go directly to patreon.com/historyofrussia And sign up thereIn this episode, we’ll be concentrating on further events centred around the Russian court in St Petersburg, which taken as a whole, and as per the deliberately mysterious and enigmatic episode title, may or may not point to the beginning of the end for the Miloslavsky branch of the Romanov dynasty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Diplomacy with with the Persians, war with the Ottomans, an outbreak of Bubonic Plague and reform on the home front - plus I pronounce 'L'Hermitage' in a really strange way... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a couple of decades of peace most of Europe get's back to a more normal state of affairs with The War of the Polish Succession.Meanwhile back in Moscow, Anna had her own succesion decision to make and Elizabeth Petrovna needed to be careful. To sign-up for membership of the Boyar Duma Go to the podcast website https://www.historyofrussia.netand visit the Membership Page or the Patreon Logo on the home page Or go to patreon.com/historyofrussia To contact me Website https://www.historyofrussia.netTwitter HistoryRussia1Email [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A look at Anna's early life, her first three years in charge of Russia and what went on at court - allegedly..... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Supreme Privy Council finds itself in charge of Russia's fate - but will it's scheming be successful?Oh, and someone catches Smallpox... To sign-up for membership of the Boyar Duma Go to the podcast website https://www.historyofrussia.netand visit the Membership Page or the Patreon Logo on the home page Or go to patreon.com/historyofrussia Or download the Patreon app - just search for patreon in either the the Apple App store or the Google play store Contact DetailsWebsite https://www.historyofrussia.netTwitter HistoryRussia1Email [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Prince takes the 11 year old Peter II under his wing (or thinks that he does) Website https://www.historyofrussia.netTwitter HistoryRussia1Email [email protected] To sign-up for membership of the Boyar Duma Go to the podcast website https://www.historyofrussia.netand visit the Membership Page or the Patreon Logo on the home page Or go to patreon.com/historyofrussia Or download the Patreon app - just search for patreon in either the the Apple App store or the Google play store Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we’ll be taking a closer look at the Supreme Privy council, Plus we’ll get to see how Russia and Great Britain almost came to blows and how Menshikov managed to get his daughter engaged to a member of the established imperial family.To sign-up for membership of the Boyar Duma Go to the podcast website https://www.historyofrussia.netand visit the Membership Page or the Patreon Logo on the home page Or go to patreon.com/historyofrussia Or download the Patreon app - just search for patreon in either the the Apple App store or the Google play store List of books that I use (or have used) for the podcastChronicle of the Russian Tsars - David Warnes (A good high-level history)The Gates of Europe - Serhii Plokhy (Ukrainian History)Russia, A history - Gregory L FreezeRussia and the Russians - Geoffrey HoskingRussia - Martin Sixsmith (Another High-level history)The Cambridge History of Russia, Volume 1 - From the Early Rus to 1689) (Very detailed but a bit on the heavy side)Peter the Great - Robert MassieCatherine the Great - Robert Massie The Romanovs - Simon Sebag MontefioreThe Longman companion to Imperial Russia 1689 - 1917 - David Longley - full of facts, some of which the other books just don’t include but more of a reference guide Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Subscription service is live!To sign-up Go to the podcast website https://www.historyofrussia.netand visit the Membership Page or the Patreon Logo on the home page Or go to patreon.com/historyofrussia Or download the Patreon app - just search for patreon in either the the Apple App store or the Google play store Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Catherine I becomes Autocrat and Russia's first EmpressBut is she the one in charge? Contact Details -Website https://www.historyofrussia.netTwitter HistoryRussia1Email [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you haven't already guessed, this week's episode is all about the Cossacks and the Tatars..... For further reading on the Age of Enlightenment -the-age-of-enlightenment Contact Details -Website https://www.historyofrussia.netTwitter HistoryRussia1Email [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week it’s state of the nation time again but with a twist because instead of just looking at Russia we’ll be covering what was going on with Russia’s neighbours, then Europe and finally, the rest of the world in the year 1725 Website https://www.historyofrussia.netTwitter HistoryRussia1Email [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we cover Peter the Great's reputation and legacy and take a look at who's in the frame to become the next ruler of Russia Website https://www.historyofrussia.netTwitter HistoryRussia1Email [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we analyse the death of Alexei Petrovich, take a checkpoint of Russia in 1721, look at events between 1721 and 1725 and then finally cover Peter's declining health.... Website https://www.historyofrussia.netTwitter HistoryRussia1Email [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we look at the creation of a new city and how Peter got along with his son and heir, Alexei. Website https://www.historyofrussia.netTwitter HistoryRussia1Email [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We reach the defining phase of the Great Northern War, cover the severe winter of 1708/09, and take a look at Peter's new brains trust. Website https://www.historyofrussia.netTwitter HistoryRussia1Email [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Denmark, Poland/Saxony and Russia want to crush Sweden. Charles XII, the Swedish King, has other ideas.....Period covered - 1701 to 1706 Website https://www.historyofrussia.netTwitter HistoryRussia1Email [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Peter's back in Moscow and change is in the air... Website https://www.historyofrussia.netTwitter HistoryRussia1Email [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tsar Peter goes to Europe on a shipbuilding/diplomacy/drinking trip Website https://www.historyofrussia.netTwitter HistoryRussia1Email [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we cover Peter's overall aims and ambitions, take a further look at the all Joking all Drunken Synod of Fools and Jesters, and see how Russia fares against the Ottomans during the Azov campaign. Website https://www.historyofrussia.netTwitter HistoryRussia1Email [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's episode sees the start of a multi-part series all about the life and times of Peter the Great. Part 1 takes a look at Peter's early years and covers the period between 1672 and 1696 Website https://www.historyofrussia.netTwitter HistoryRussia1Email [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A birds-eye view of Russia and the world in 1689 plus listener questions answered. (hopefully...) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you've got a question on Russian History then get it to me by Thursday 21st July via -The Website https://www.historyofrussia.net using the get in touch or voicemail optionsor Twitter HistoryRussia1or Email [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sophia and Golitsyn are in charge but Peter is starting to flex his muscles... Period Covered: 1682 - 1689 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Miloslavskys strike back! Period Covered: 1682 Website https://www.historyofrussia.netTwitter HistoryRussia1Email [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tsar Alexei is dead, long live Tsar Fyodor - except..... he's ill, Russia is fighting the Ottomans and the Romanovs are divided. Period Covered 1676 - 1682 Website https://www.historyofrussia.netTwitter HistoryRussia1Email [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we take a look at how Russian Society was organised in the late 17th Century and in particular, how the institution of serfdom had developed. Website https://www.historyofrussia.netTwitter HistoryRussia1Email [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we look at the various wars Tsar Alexei was invoved in and then finish off the episode by summing up his life and reign. Website https://www.historyofrussia.netTwitter HistoryRussia1Email [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Russia's version of Henry II vs Thomas Becket... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we summarise and conclude Tsar Mikhail's time in charge and take a first look at his son and heir, Aleksei.Period Covered; 1645 - 1649 'Hi Everyone' in Polish = cześć wszystkim Website https://www.historyofrussia.netTwitter HistoryRussia1Email [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we take a look at the entwined history of Russia and Ukraine (and a tiny bit of Belarus) and then I take a stab at predicting what's likely to happen next... Website https://www.historyofrussia.netTwitter HistoryRussia1Email [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we cover some background to recent events in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth and Sweden, and then take a look at the remainder of Tsar Mikhail Romanov's (and Filaret's) time in charge of Russia.Period Covered 1619 -1645Website https://www.historyofrussia.netTwitter HistoryRussia1Email [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The time of troubles is over and there's a new Tsar and a new dynasty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The madness continues but there is just a chink of light at the end of the tunnel... Twitter HistoryRussia1Email [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

About 400 years ago, at the beginning of the 17th Century, it was Russia that was on the back foot..... Twitter HistoryRussia1Website https://www.historyofrussia.net Email [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a break from the main narrative we take a look at the new power to Russia’s south, the fascinating and mysterious Ottoman empire. Twitter HistoryRussia1Website https://www.historyofrussia.net Email [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we look at Ivan the Terrible's final years as Tsar, summarise his achievements, failures and legacy (and see what a couple of other Russian leaders, J.Stalin, and V.Putin thought of him) and then we'll finish off by covering the comparatively short reign of the last Rurikid Tsar, Ivan’s son, Feodor the first.Period Covered 1572 - 1598 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we look at the middle part of Ivan the Terrible's reign which starts well but then, for various reasons, goes rapidly downhill.Period covered: circa 1550 - 1571 To get in touch with a comment or question -Twitter HistoryRussia1Website https://www.historyofrussia.net Email [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We start the new year by looking at the overall European political/ geopolitical landscape in the early 16th century and then get stuck into the initial part of Ivan IV’s (AKA Ivan the Terrible's) time in charge of Moscow/RussiaPeriod covered 1533 - 1550 ishTo get in touch with a comment or question -Twitter HistoryRussia1Website https://www.historyofrussia.net Email [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We reflect on the past 500 years of the Rus state, look at the impacts of the Mongol Invasion/Occupation and cover the reign of, Ivan the Great's son, Vasili III, who after 20 years of marriage, still doesn't have an heir....To get in touch with a comment or question -Twitter HistoryRussia1Website https://www.historyofrussia.net email [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we’ll be covering the second part of Ivan III’s 43 year reign and seeing how things developed in a Moscow finally free of it’s Mongol shackles and with things surprisingly quiet on its western borders, or at least for the time being they were...Period Covered 1480 to 1505 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.