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Nikolai Ivanovich Vavilov and the Leningrad Seed Bank
Episode 215
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Nikolai Vavilov was one of the great geneticists of the 20th century whose goal was to end famine and starvation. Ironically, he would die…
3 years, 11 months ago
A Book Review - Russian Fiction
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Today, I'm sharing a book review I did for my Patreon podcast. It is on three books of Russian fiction. I hope you enjoy it!
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4 years ago
Crisis in Ukraine
Episode 214
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The invasion of Ukraine by Russian forces has created an international crisis. Today's episode try to bring meaning to what is going on. I…
4 years ago
A Brief Announcement
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A quick announcement about the future of the podcast and comments about the goings on in Ukraine and Russia.Support the show
4 years ago
The Curious Behavior of Tsar Peter III
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Today, in episode 213, I discuss the notion that Tsar Peter III was a high-functioning autistic. Listener Ian G proposed the idea which I …
4 years, 2 months ago
Stalin's Enabler's - Part Three
Episode 212
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Today, we finish the three part series about the men who helped Joseph Stalin terrorize the Soviet Union. If you'd like to support the pod…
4 years, 5 months ago
Stalin's Enabler's - Part Two
Episode 211
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Today, we continue the series on those men who enabled Stalin to keep his country terrorized. If you'd like to support the podcast with a …
4 years, 6 months ago
Stalin's Enablers - Part One
Episode 210
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Stalin's reign of terror couldn't have happened without the support of a number of ruthless enablers. Today, we begin a three part series …
4 years, 6 months ago
Revisiting Vladimir the Great - Part Two
Episode 209
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Today we cover the time between Vladimir's time as prince of Novgorod to his death, presenting newly found information. If you'd like to s…
5 years ago
Revisiting Vladimir the Great - Part One
Episode 208
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Today's episode adds to the story of one of ancient Russia's most important leaders, Vladimir the Great. If you'd like to support the podc…
5 years, 1 month ago