The Russian Empire History Podcast

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Latest Episodes:

1.123 - The Russian Orthodox Church Sep 22, 2026

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The vacuum left by the collapse of the Horde also affects the role of the Orthodox Church in Moscow.

1.122 - Boyars Sep 15, 2026

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Who and what were the Muscovite boyars?

1.121 - Moscow and the South Sep 08, 2026

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Following the Stand on the Ugra, Ivan continues working on his relations with Crimea, Kazan, the Nogays, and the Great Horde.

1.120 - The Stand on the Ugra Aug 25, 2026

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Ivan repudiates the payment of tribute to the Great Horde. The Great Horde is unable to do anything about it.

1.119 - The Republic of Novgorod Aug 18, 2026

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Was Novgorod a democratic republic?

1.118 - Moscow vs Kazan Aug 11, 2026

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Ivan III begins his reign with an attack on the Khanate of Kazan.

1.117 - Moscow and its Neighbors Aug 04, 2026

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A refresher on the situation as Ivan III takes over and begins his annexations.

1.116 - Moscow Ascending Jul 28, 2026

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Vasily II is succeeded by his son Ivan III as Moscow reaches a turning point.

1.115 - Then There Were Five Jul 21, 2026

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After decades in decline, the Horde breaks up into new khanates.

1.114 - After Jogaila Jul 14, 2026

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Jogaila’s death means that Poland also has to choose a successor. The situation gets complicated.