Russian Rulers History Podcast

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The Russian Anarchists - Part One Apr 30, 2022

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Today, we start a two-part series on the Anarchist movement in Russia and the Soviet Union. 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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Before Evil - An Interview with Author Brandon Gauthier about Young Lenin and Stalin Apr 15, 2022

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Today, I interview the author of the book Before Evil- Young Lenin, Hitler, Stalin, Mussolini, Mao, and Kim, Brandon Gauthier. Professor Gauthier and I have a spirited discussion about what made Lenin and Stalin the monsters they were to become. 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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Special Edition - Laika the Space Dog from History Daily Apr 05, 2022

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Our podcast is doing a cross-promotion with Lindsay Graham's, History Daily. This episode is on Laika, the first animal to travel into space. Enjoy this episode and try History Daily!

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Nikolai Ivanovich Vavilov and the Leningrad Seed Bank Mar 21, 2022

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Nikolai Vavilov was one of the great geneticists of the 20th century whose goal was to end famine and starvation. Ironically, he would die in one of Stalin's prisons of hunger. Join me in this tribute to the man who would try to save the world. 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 Book Review - Russian Fiction Mar 16, 2022

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Today, I'm sharing a book review I did for my Patreon podcast. It is on three books of Russian fiction. I hope you enjoy it!

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Crisis in Ukraine Mar 02, 2022

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The invasion of Ukraine by Russian forces has created an international crisis. Today's episode try to bring meaning to what is going on. 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 Brief Announcement Feb 23, 2022

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A quick announcement about the future of the podcast and comments about the goings on in Ukraine and Russia.

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The Curious Behavior of Tsar Peter III Jan 09, 2022

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Today, in episode 213, I discuss the notion that Tsar Peter III was a high-functioning autistic. Listener Ian G proposed the idea which I feel has some very strong merit. 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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Stalin's Enabler's - Part Three Oct 10, 2021

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Today, we finish the three part series about the men who helped Joseph Stalin terrorize the Soviet Union. 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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Stalin's Enabler's - Part Two Sep 05, 2021

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Today, we continue the series on those men who enabled Stalin to keep his country terrorized. 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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