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The Russian History Podcast

The Russian History Podcast

Gareth Colcombe

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.
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Top 10 The Russian History Podcast Episodes

Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best The Russian History Podcast episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to The Russian History Podcast for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite The Russian History Podcast episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

The Russian History Podcast - Episode 23 - Vladimir and Mstislav

Episode 23 - Vladimir and Mstislav

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12/23/18 • 13 min

This week, we rewind a little bit to focus on Vladimir Monomakh, and his eldest son, Mstislav

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The Russian History Podcast - Episode 86 - Feodor, son of Boris

Episode 86 - Feodor, son of Boris

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08/03/20 • 16 min

This week, on the Russian History Podcast, we look at the transition of power between Boris and his son and heir, Feodor. Mistakes will be made, and these mistakes will have far reaching consequences that will last well into the 17th century.

 

Questions and queries can be emailed to [email protected] 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

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The Russian History Podcast - Episode 83 - The Great Famine

Episode 83 - The Great Famine

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07/13/20 • 15 min

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 [email protected] 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

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The Russian History Podcast - Episode 81 - The Russo-Swedish War

Episode 81 - The Russo-Swedish War

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05/25/20 • 15 min

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 [email protected] 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

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The Russian History Podcast - Episode 73 - The End of the Livonian War

Episode 73 - The End of the Livonian War

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03/23/20 • 21 min

This week, on the Russian History Podcast, we look at the siege of Pskov, and bring the war to its conclussion.

Questions and queries can be emailed to [email protected] 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

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The Russian History Podcast - Episode 67 - The Ten Year War - 1515 - 1521
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02/10/20 • 16 min

This week, on the Russian History Podcast, we continue to cover the events of The Ten Year War

Questions and queries can be emailed to [email protected] 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

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The Russian History Podcast - Episode 109: The First Russo-Ottoman War

Episode 109: The First Russo-Ottoman War

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02/22/21 • 16 min

This week, on the Russian History Podcast, we cover the initial stages of the first Russo-Ottoman war.

Questions and queries can be emailed to [email protected] 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

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The Russian History Podcast - Episode 120: The Great Northern War: Part II
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07/12/21 • 16 min

This week, on the Russian History Podcast, we look at the opening moves of the campaign on the Baltic front, as Charles arrives with his army to defend Swedish possessions against the advancing Russian army.

Questions and queries can be emailed to [email protected] 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

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The Russian History Podcast - Episode 38 - The Kolomna

Episode 38 - The Kolomna

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04/29/19 • 14 min

This week, we look at the Mongol offensive following their victory at Ryazan

 

Questions and queries can be emailed to [email protected] or by following @ruhipoca on Twitter.

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The Russian History Podcast - Episode 27 - Decades of Turbulence.

Episode 27 - Decades of Turbulence.

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01/28/19 • 14 min

This week, we'll be returning to Kiev to see how not one, but two princes would end up becoming monks.

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What is the most popular episode on The Russian History Podcast?

The episode title 'Episode 56 - Vasily the Second' is the most popular.

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