Russian Rulers History Podcast

Send 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

Send us a textWhat was the Oprichnina? Was it the musings of a madman or a brilliant measure to centralize power?Support the show

Send 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

Send us a textIvan the Terrible was known for his cruelty but should have been equally known for his many wives, eight.Support the show

Send 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

Send 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

Send 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

Send 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

Send 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

Send 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

Send 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

Send 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

Send 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

Send 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

Send us a textIn this short podcast, I discuss the life and enormous influence of St. Sergius of Radonezh.Support the show

Send 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

Send 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

Send 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

Send 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

Send 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