Sinopsis
First we follow the Russian rulers from Rurik to Putin then take to recounting all aspects of Russian history.
Episodios
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Ivan IV - Oh My God, What Have I Done?
24/09/2010 Duración: 16minSend us a textIvan nearing the end of his life strikes out at his own son causing the eventual end of the Rurik line of rulers. If you'd like to support the podcast with a small monthly donation, click this link - https://www.buzzsprout.com/385372/supportSupport the show
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Slap Shot Episode - The Oprichnina
18/09/2010 Duración: 05minSend us a textWhat was the Oprichnina? Was it the musings of a madman or a brilliant measure to centralize power?Support the show
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Ivan IV and The Reign of Terror
16/09/2010 Duración: 16minSend us a textIvan, now in true psychopathic mode begins the full-scale terror of the Oprichnina period. If you'd like to support the podcast with a small monthly donation, click this link - https://www.buzzsprout.com/385372/supportSupport the show
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Slap Shot Episode - The Not So Merry Wives of Ivan the Terrible
12/09/2010 Duración: 05minSend us a textIvan the Terrible was known for his cruelty but should have been equally known for his many wives, eight.Support the show
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Ivan Becomes the Terrible
10/09/2010 Duración: 14minSend us a textHis wife dead, his mentors banished or murdered, Ivan begins his reign of terror, first aimed at the boyar class. Nothing was left ot hold Ivan back. If you'd like to support the podcast with a small monthly donation, click this link - https://www.buzzsprout.com/385372/supportSupport the show
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Ivan Grozny Unleashed
03/09/2010 Duración: 15minSend us a textIvan IV, fresh from the victory at Kazan, endures two tragic events in the coming years, the death of his son Dmitri and his wife Anastasia. If you'd like to support the podcast with a small monthly donation, click this link - https://www.buzzsprout.com/385372/supportSupport the show
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Ivan IV, The Youthful Warrior
26/08/2010 Duración: 21minSend us a textIvan, fresh off his wedding and coronation, sets off the rid himself of the Tartar menace in Kazan. If you'd like to support the podcast with a small monthly donation, click this link - https://www.buzzsprout.com/385372/supportSupport the show
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The Coronation and Marriage of Ivan IV
19/08/2010 Duración: 20minSend us a textIvan IV, now rid of his antagonists, gets ready to ascend to the throne and get married. Then crisis strikes the young Tsar. If you'd like to support the podcast with a small monthly donation, click this link - https://www.buzzsprout.com/385372/supportSupport the show
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Ivan IV, The Early Years, Part Two
12/08/2010 Duración: 14minSend us a textIvan, left to fend for himself is largely ignored by his supposed protectors. Traumatic events were to follow his youthfull years. If you'd like to support the podcast with a small monthly donation, click this link - https://www.buzzsprout.com/385372/supportSupport the show
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Ivan IV - The Early Years, Part One
05/08/2010 Duración: 16minSend us a textYoung Ivan IV, Grand Prince of Moscow, serves as a figurehead ruler with his mother as Regent. If you'd like to support the podcast with a small monthly donation, click this link - https://www.buzzsprout.com/385372/supportSupport the show
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Vasilli III and Why Moscow?
22/07/2010 Duración: 16minSend us a textVasilli III, son of Ivan the Great continues his fathers expansionist policies. We also answer the question why Moscow? If you'd like to support the podcast with a small monthly donation, click this link - https://www.buzzsprout.com/385372/supportSupport the show
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Ivan the Great, Part Three
15/07/2010 Duración: 19minSend us a textThe final episode of Ivan the Great's life discusses the many issues he dealt with towards the end of his reign. If you'd like to support the podcast with a small monthly donation, click this link - https://www.buzzsprout.com/385372/supportSupport the show
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Ivan the Great, Part Two
07/07/2010 Duración: 14minSend us a textIvan deals with both a new wife and the end of the dominance of the Golden Horde this week as well as finishing of pesky Tver. If you'd like to support the podcast with a small monthly donation, click this link - https://www.buzzsprout.com/385372/supportSupport the show
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Ivan the Great Part One
02/07/2010 Duración: 15minSend us a textIvan the Great, gatherer of Russian lands, defeats and brings into the fold the pesky city state of Novgorod. If you'd like to support the podcast with a small monthly donation, click this link - https://www.buzzsprout.com/385372/supportSupport the show
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Slap Shot Episode - St. Sergius of Radonezh
29/06/2010 Duración: 07minSend us a textIn this short podcast, I discuss the life and enormous influence of St. Sergius of Radonezh.Support the show
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Vasili I and Vasili the Blind
25/06/2010 Duración: 14minSend us a textThe son and grandson of Dmitri Donskoi lead Russia through difficult times, avoiding disaster but wearing the Muscovite populace down. If you'd like to support the podcast with a small monthly donation, click this link - https://www.buzzsprout.com/385372/supportSupport the show
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Dmitri Donskoi
19/06/2010 Duración: 15minSend us a textDmitri Donskoi, hero of the battle of Kulikovo Field was to shatter the myth of Mongol invincibility. If you'd like to support the podcast with a small monthly donation, click this link - https://www.buzzsprout.com/385372/supportSupport the show
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Ivan Moneybags, Simeon the Proud and Ivan the Meek
10/06/2010 Duración: 16minSend us a textIvan I or Moneybags, begins to consolidate power into has hands and into the city of Moscow. If you'd like to support the podcast with a small monthly donation, click this link - https://www.buzzsprout.com/385372/supportSupport the show
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The Rise of Moscow
03/06/2010 Duración: 12minSend us a textAlexander Nevsky was dead and the Mongols were in control. A little town, of no consequence begins its rise through its leader Daniel, Nevsky's little boy. If you'd like to support the podcast with a small monthly donation, click this link - https://www.buzzsprout.com/385372/supportSupport the show
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Alexander Nevsky
28/05/2010 Duración: 14minSend us a textAlexander Nevsky, the shining light in a sea of darkness, has his life and influence discussed in today's podcast. If you'd like to support the podcast with a small monthly donation, click this link - https://www.buzzsprout.com/385372/supportSupport the show