Russian Rulers History Podcast

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The Siege of Leningrad - Part Three Jul 10, 2022

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The Germans have now sealed the city of Leningrad, and the starvation and deaths have begun to take their toll on the people of the city. 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 Siege of Leningrad - Part Two Jul 03, 2022

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Today, we cover the progress of the invasion and focus on the people within Leningrad and their growing sense of foreboding. 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 Siege of Leningrad - Part One Jun 26, 2022

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The Siege of Leningrad was one of the greatest tragedies of World War II. It has an eerie similarity to what is going on in Ukraine today. This makes this series, very timely. 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 Crimean War - The Leaders Jun 19, 2022

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Today's podcast will give you a background on the leaders of the combatants in the Crimean War. 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 Battles of Russian History - Part Two Jun 19, 2022

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Today, we finish up the two-part series starting with the victorious Battle of Poltava and ending with the disastrous Battle of Tsushima, one that would begin the destruction of the Romanov dynasty. 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 Battles of Russian History - Part One Jun 11, 2022

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Today, we start a two part series on the battles that molded Russia and its history. We begin today with the Battle of the Kalka River in 1223 and end with Battle of Moscow in 1612. 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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Interview with Lucy Ward Author of The Empress and the English Doctor May 30, 2022

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Today, I interview Lucy Ward, the author of the soon to be released book The Empress and the English Doctor: How Catherine the Great Defied a Deadly Virus. 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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A Russian Halloween Story - The Blacksmith and the Devil May 25, 2022

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The Blacksmith and the Devil is an old Russian fairy tale.

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The Pugachev Rebellion May 25, 2022

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The Pugachev Rebellion reached incredible heights of violence only to be crushed, with Pugachev betrayed by his own men. 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 Russian Anarchists - Part Two May 15, 2022

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Today, we complete the series on the anarchist movement in Russia. We talk about the influence of Leo Tolstoy, Emma Goldman, Aleksei Borzoi, and Lev Chernyi on the newest anarchists of today like Azat Miftakhov, Anastasia Baburova, and the anarchist punk rock group Pussy Riot. 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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