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The Russian History Podcast

A podcast on the history of Russia, told from the perspective of someone learning and studying events from a variety of sources on a weekly basis, and then informing you, the listener, on what they’ve learnt this week.

Latest Episodes:

Episode 84 - The False Dmitry Jul 20, 2020

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This week, on the Russian History Podcast, we look at the pretender of the Russian throne, the man who would become known as the False Dmitry, and at how his initial military effort to take the throne would play out.

Questions and queries can be emailed to therussianhistorypodcast@gmail.com or by following @ruhipoca on Twitter.

You can support the show on Patreon, where for $2.50 a month, you can help the show continue with increased costs as more and more sources are now available; please find further details here: https://www.patreon.com/therussianhistorypodcast

Episode 83 - The Great Famine Jul 13, 2020

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This week, on the Russian History Podcast, we get into the causes of the Great Famine, analysing how Boris made a desparate situation even worse, by issuing unsound economic policies and then not challenging the noblity and clergy who were exploiting the situation.

Questions and queries can be emailed to therussianhistorypodcast@gmail.com or by following @ruhipoca on Twitter.

You can support the show on Patreon, where for $2.50 a month, you can help the show continue with increased costs as more and more sources are now available; please find further details here: https://www.patreon.com/therussianhistorypodcast

Episode 82 - Boris Ascends Jul 06, 2020

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This week, on the Russian History Podcast, we cover the events of the late 16th century, touching on Sweden's tenous grip over it's new province of Finland, whilst back in Russia, we look at the succession crisis that is brewing as a result of Feodor, and by extension, the house of Rurik, not having a legitimate male heir should Feodor die without issue. Spoiler, Feodor dies without issue.

Questions and queries can be emailed to therussianhistorypodcast@gmail.com or by following @ruhipoca on Twitter.

You can support the show on Patreon, where for $2.50 a month, you can help the show continue with increased costs as more and more sources are now available; please find further details here: https://www.patreon.com/therussianhistorypodcast

Episode 81 - The Russo-Swedish War May 25, 2020

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This week, on the Russian History Podcast, we cover the events of the Russo-Swedish war of 1590-1595

Questions and queries can be emailed to therussianhistorypodcast@gmail.com or by following @ruhipoca on Twitter.

You can support the show on Patreon, where for $2.50 a month, you can help the show continue with increased costs as more and more sources are now available; please find further details here: https://www.patreon.com/therussianhistorypodcast

Episode 80 - Fyodor, son of Ivan. May 18, 2020

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This week, on the Russian History Podcast, we take a brief look at Fydor, son of Ivan.

Questions and queries can be emailed to therussianhistorypodcast@gmail.com or by following @ruhipoca on Twitter.

You can support the show on Patreon, where for $2.50 a month, you can help the show continue with increased costs as more and more sources are now available; please find further details here: https://www.patreon.com/therussianhistorypodcast

Episode 79 - The Khanate of Sibir May 11, 2020

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This week, on the Russian History Podcast, we look at what happens when Russia expands East, and comes into conflict with Sibir.

Questions and queries can be emailed to therussianhistorypodcast@gmail.com or by following @ruhipoca on Twitter.

You can support the show on Patreon, where for $2.50 a month, you can help the show continue with increased costs as more and more sources are now available; please find further details here: https://www.patreon.com/therussianhistorypodcast

Episode 78 - Ivan, Son of Ivan May 04, 2020

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This week, on the Russian History Podcast, we look Ivan Grozny's relationship with his eldest surviving son, also named Ivan.

Questions and queries can be emailed to therussianhistorypodcast@gmail.com or by following @ruhipoca on Twitter.

You can support the show on Patreon, where for $2.50 a month, you can help the show continue with increased costs as more and more sources are now available; please find further details here: https://www.patreon.com/therussianhistorypodcast

Episode 77 - The Battle of Molodi Apr 27, 2020

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This week, on the Russian History Podcast, we look at the Crimean campaign of 1572, as Khan Giray looks to repeat the previous years' success.

Questions and queries can be emailed to therussianhistorypodcast@gmail.com or by following @ruhipoca on Twitter.

You can support the show on Patreon, where for $2.50 a month, you can help the show continue with increased costs as more and more sources are now available; please find further details here: https://www.patreon.com/therussianhistorypodcast

Episode 76 - The Fall of the Oprichnina Apr 20, 2020

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This week, on the Russian History Podcast, we look at the great Crimean raid of 1571 that would reach the very walls of Moscow.

Episode 75 - The Formation of the Oprichnina Apr 13, 2020

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This week, on the Russian History Podcast, we look at the formation of Ivan's own army and secret police, the Oprichnina.

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