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The Life and Murder of Grigori Rasputin - Part 2
Episode 132
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Rasputin's purported influence over the Tsar and Tsarina leads to his murder by members of the Russian aristocracy. If you'd like to suppo…
12 years, 2 months ago
The Life and Murder of Grigori Rasputin, Part 1
Episode 131
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Rasputin's life and murder is one of the most controversial in world history. Here we try to set the record straight. If you'd like to sup…
12 years, 3 months ago
Was the Starets Feodor Kuzmich Really Alexander I
Episode 130
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The death of Alexander I has long been a mystery. Did he fake his death and become a starets named Feodor Kuzmich to atone for his role in…
12 years, 4 months ago
The Four Rebellions - A Final Discussion
Episode 129
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In today's podcast we review the rebellions and discuss why they happened and corollaries to today's world events. If you'd like to suppor…
12 years, 5 months ago
The Pugachev Rebellion
Episode 127
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The Pugachev Rebellion was the largest of its kind in Russia until the revolutions of 1905 and 1917. If you'd like to support the podcast …
12 years, 5 months ago
The Bulavin Rebellion
Episode 126
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The Bulavin Rebellion, while the smallest of the four, was the one that might have succeeded if a few things came out differently. If you'…
12 years, 6 months ago
The Rebellion of Stenka Razin
Episode 125
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Stenka Razin, a Don Cossack ataman, led a large insurgent army towards Moscow to save the Tsar and get rid of the evil boyars. If you'd li…
12 years, 6 months ago
The Bolotnikov Rebellion - 1606-7
Episode 124
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The Bolotnikov rebellion was the first of four major rebellions to hit Russia between 1600-1800. If you'd like to support the podcast with…
12 years, 6 months ago
The History of the Russian Orthodox Church - Part 4
Episode 123
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From 1894 to present day, the ROC almost disappeared. Today, it is vibrant and international. If you'd like to support the podcast with a…
12 years, 7 months ago
The History of the Russian Orthodox Church - Part 3
Episode 122
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The Church went through years of decay post Peter the Great. Numerous schismatic groups flourished throughout Russia. If you'd like to sup…
12 years, 7 months ago