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Emperor Paul I
Episode 52
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With Catherine the Great dead, her son Paul I sought to reverse all that she had accomplished. If you'd like to support the podcast with a…
14 years, 9 months ago
One Down, Six to Go
Episode 51
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Catherine, now in her sixties takes her last breath ushering in the reign of her son, Paul I. If you'd like to support the podcast with a …
14 years, 9 months ago
Catherine Goes to the Crimea
Episode 50
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Empress Catherine, having taken control of the Crimea, sets off on a grand tour of the newly conquered land. If you'd like to support the …
14 years, 9 months ago
The Maturing Catherine
Episode 49
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Catherine, now in her 50's marries off Paul yet again and is given the heir's she so desperately wanted. If you'd like to support the podc…
14 years, 9 months ago
First Anniversary Edition of the Russian Rulers Podcast - Part Two
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In another Cliff Notes version of the podcast, we review the time from Dmitri Donskoi to the birth of Ivan the Terrible.Support the show
14 years, 10 months ago
The Love of Her Life, Grigory Potemkin
Episode 48
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Tired of her brainless lover, Catherine brings to court the love of her life, Grigory Potemkin. If you'd like to support the podcast with …
14 years, 10 months ago
The Pugachev Rebellion
Episode 47
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The greatest peasant rebellion in Russian history, led by Pugachev sends shivers down Empress Catherine's spine. If you'd like to support …
14 years, 10 months ago
First Anniversary Edition of the Russian Rulers Podcast - Part One
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On April 30, 2010, I started this podcast, now one year later, I will recount the episodes from the beginning in a condensed form.Support …
14 years, 10 months ago
Catherine II - Leading by Example
Episode 46
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Catherine, now in firm control, becomes the first Russian to be innoculated for smallpox. She also starts a war with the Ottoman Empire. I…
14 years, 10 months ago
A Fragile Hold on Power
Episode 45
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Catherine, fresh off the coup d'etat which brought her to power, consolidates her tenuous hold on the throne. If you'd like to support the…
14 years, 11 months ago