The History of Russia Podcast

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.

Byzantium collapses, the Golden Horde disintegrates, Novgorod falls and Moscow embarks on a 25 year long Civil War.Period Covered 1425 - 1480To 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 looking at the key regional players, Moscow of course, Lithuania, the Golden Horde, Novgorod plus a new one that comes to the party, Poland, and how all of them were impacted, either directly or indirectly, by the actions of the last great nomadic conqueror to emerge from Eurasian Steppe, Tamerlane.Period Covered 1389 - 1425To 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.

Grand Prince Dmitry Donskoy wins battles against the Mongols and the Lithuanians but do these victories prove to be a turning point?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.

Ivan Kalita's son Simeon the Proud (or not so proud) pits his wits against Novgorod, Lithuania and a devastating pandemic.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 start by doing a mini ‘state of the nation’ and then we’ll be looking at the decline of Vladimir and the Rise of Moscow which covers the period from 1263 to 1340.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 tie up some Mongolian loose ends, take a look at the Novgorod Republic and finally get to meet one of Russia's greatest heroes, Alexander Nevsky.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.

I'm Back!This week we look at how the Rus were initially impacted by the Mongol Occupation, take in the Mongol advance into Eastern Europe and check out what was going on in Vladimir.Twitter HistoryRussia1Website https://www.historyofrussia.net email [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why did the Rus lose to the Mongols at the Kalka River?What lessons did they learn and what did the Mongols do next? Twitter HistoryRussia1Website https://www.historyofrussia.net email [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we’ll look at what happened to the Mongol army that had just crossed the Cacasus mountains, check in with Ogadei, Genghis Khan’s son and successor, cover what was going on over in the lands of the Rus and then finally bring everything together at the battle of the Kalka River in 1223. To get in touch website - https://www.historyofrussia.net twitter @HistoryRussia1 email - [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we cover the further adventures of Temujin, who unites the Mongols, becomes Genghis Khan, conquers all of the neighbouring territories and then sends an expedition across the Caucasus mountains. if you want to get in touch with a comment or question there are three ways to do it -via the website - https://www.historyofrussia.net Via twitter @HistoryRussia1 Or via Email - [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we look at whether the Cumans were a major factor in the decline of Kiev, investigate what was going on in the city of Vladimir (the new Rus HQ) and check out the early years of a Mongolian lad named Temujin. To get in touch or leave a comment or a question - via the website - https://www.historyofrussia.net Via twitter @HistoryRussia1 Or via Email - [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we are back with the main story and looking at the fragmentation of Kievan Rus and the effective demise of Kiev. But after that, who gets to be in charge of the Rus?If you want to get in touch with a comment or a questionVia the website - https://www.historyofrussia.net Via twitter @HistoryRussia1 Or via Email - [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In another short break from the chronological narrative we spend some time in the company of the Varangian Guard who were the elite bodyguards of the Byzantine emperors and who had strong connections to both the Rus and the Anglo Saxons. if you want to get in touch with a comment or a question you can do so -via the website - https://www.historyofrussia.net Via twitter @HistoryRussia1 Or via Email - [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Summer has ended and it's Autumn in Kiev (and Constantinople). Will we see an Indian Summer or will November's gloom descend upon the Rus?You can contact the podcastvia the website - https://www.historyofrussia.net Via twitter @HistoryRussia1 Or via Email - [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The sons of Yaroslav the Wise try ruling together - with mixed resultsWe also see the beginnings of Kievan fragmentation due to something called the ’appenage system’ and the appearance of a new troublesome people from the east called the Cumans.if you want to get in touch with a comment or question it’svia the website - https://www.historyofrussia.net Via twitter @HistoryRussia1 Email - [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Was Sviatopolk really accursed, was Yaroslav really wise and is this really the beginning of the Golden age of the Kievan Rus? The podcast's web-site is https://www.historyofrussia.net and there you can find some useful visual aids such as maps and timelines. And if you want to get in touch with a question or a comment then you can in a number of different ways, - via the website Via twitter @HistoryRussia1 Email - [email protected] you can follow me or subscribe on whichever platform you listen in on Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the first 'Checkpoint' episode we pause the narrative and take a look at what kind of state Kievan Rus was circa 1015, how it had developed to get to that point and how it compared to the Viking territories in Western Europe. The podcast's web-site is https://www.historyofrussia.net and there you can find some useful visual aids such as maps and timelines. And if you want to get in touch then you can in a number of different ways, - via the website https://www.historyofrussia.netVia twitter @HistoryRussia1 Email - [email protected] follow me or subscribe on whichever platform you listen in on Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's story starts with a bitter rivalry between 3 brothers which within 8 years would leave 2 of them dead.And then in the second half of the episode we’ll look at how the remaining sibling became one of the most notable grand princes of Kievan Rus. Website - https://www.historyofrussia.netTwitter - @HistoryRussia1 Email - [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sviatoslav hits the the military campaign trail again but this time with mixed results. There's also more Byzantine double dealing an attack on Kiev and someones skull gets turned into drinking vessel.If you want to subscribe/follow or get in touch -Website = https://www.historyofrussia.netTwitter = @HistoryRussia1 Mail = [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.