333 episodes
Russian Rulers History Podcast Mark Schauss
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4.4 • 9 Ratings
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First we follow the Russian rulers from Rurik to Putin. From there, we will cover all aspects of Russian and Soviet history as well as the histories of all of the countries that were part of the USSR and the Russian Empire. Hopefully, the podcast can help you understand the policies of Vladimir Putin, and Russia. 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 Game - Part One
Today, we begin a new series on the Great Game (also known as Bolshaya Igra), a jockeying of position between the two great empires of the 19th century, Russia and Great Britain
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An Interview with Professor Simon Miles - Author of Engaging the Evil Empire: Washington, Moscow, and the Beginning of the End of the Cold War
Today's special episode is an interview with Professor Simon Miles, Author of Engaging the Evil Empire: Washington, Moscow, and the Beginning of the End of the Cold War. To purchase his book, and learn more about this fascinating topic, go to https://www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/book/9781501776069/engaging-the-evil-empire/#bookTabs=1
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The Kremlin
Today, we discuss the history of one of Russia's most famous architectural achievements, The Kremlin.
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The Russian Revolution - A People's Perspective
Today, we finish our three-part series on the traumatic events of the end of the Tsarist regime with the people's perspective of the Russian Revolution.
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Alexei Navalny - Life, Hope, and Death
Alexei Navalny's recent passing has placed focus on the corruption of the Russian government and its persecution of its enemies. Today, we recount the all too brief life and death of Alexei Navalny.
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An Interview with Maya Vinokour Author of Work Flows: Stalinist Liquids in Russian Labor Culture
Today, we talk with Professor Maya Vinokour, author of the new book, Work Flows: Stalinist Liquids in Russian Labor Culture. You can find the book here - https://www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/book/9781501773679/work-flows/#bookTabs=1
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Customer Reviews
Russian Rulers History
This podcast gives a great insight into the history of Russia; but from the perspective of its rulers from the earliest times. The author (and podcaster) has clearly taken the trouble to research the topic. Every now and then there may be a quirky excursus ("Slaphot") into some other aspect of Russian history, not necessarily concentrating on a Ruler. I've listened to this podcast from the beginning. Initially it was hard going, as the sound quality quite frankly, awful. However, it has improved consistently and I would recommend that any new listener persevere through the first few episodes; it is well worth it. Occasionally, Mark Schauss stumbles over some of the names (today I heard the Battle of Balaclava being pronounced "Balakavla" and field "Martian" instead of field marshal!). However, these verbal stumbles have, at least to me, become an endearing characteristic of the podcast and don't really detract from the rich vein of information being shared.
I recommend this podcast.