Russian Rulers History Podcast

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The End Game Nears Jan 12, 2013

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The USSR is economically broke and Gorbachev is making things worse. 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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Gorbachev Muddles Through Things Dec 26, 2012

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Gorbachev tries to rule a country with enormous problems. 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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Gorbachev Rises On Top of a Heaping Mess of Things Dec 11, 2012

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We recount Gorbachev's rise to the head of the USSR through his memoir. 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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Gorbachev Joins the Party Nov 27, 2012

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We follow Gorbachev's rise to First Secretary of the Stavropol krai. 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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Overdrive - The Christianization of the Rus - Primary Chronicles Nov 21, 2012

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This podcast is on the Christianization of the Rus according to the Primary Chronicle.

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Gorbachev - How He Got On Top In His Words Nov 13, 2012

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Based on his memoirs, we recount Gorbachev's rise to the top of the USSR. 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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Yuri Andropov, Konstantin Chenenko and the Rise of Mikhail Gorbachev Oct 27, 2012

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After Brezhnev's death, two more Soviet leaders would die in quick succession which would lead to the ascension of Mikhail Gorbachev. 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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Brezhnev and the Era Of Stagnation Oct 13, 2012

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Brezhnev takes sole control of the USSR but the economy hits an era of stagnation. 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 Collective Leadership Takes Control Oct 06, 2012

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With Khrushchev gone, Brezhnev, Kosygin and Podgorny ascend to the top. 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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Overdrive - The Primary Chronicles - Part One Oct 01, 2012

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The Primary Chronicles is the main writings that allow us to gain insight as to the lives of early Russia. Today's podcast covers the founding of the city of Kiev, the arrival of Rurik, Igor's death and Olga's revenge.

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