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Back to SearchSlap Shot Episode - Muscovite Education
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Were the Muscovites literate? Did they have an educational system? We answer these questions in today's short podcast.Support the show
15 years, 3 months ago
Slap Shot Episode - Muscovite Arts and Architecture
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Muscovite art and architecture was a thing of beauty at the time of Peter the Great's rise to power.Support the show
15 years, 3 months ago
Sophia and Golitsyn - Keeping the Throne Warm for Peter
Episode 28
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Sophia, fresh from taking control of Russia through the use of the Streltsy relies on her love Vasili Golitsyn to run Russia. If you'd lik…
15 years, 3 months ago
Slap Shot Episode - Muscovite Thought and Literature
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From the book A History of Russia by Riasanovsky and Steinberg comes a description of Muscovite thought and literature.Support the show
15 years, 3 months ago
Slap Shot Episode - Muscovite Religion and the Schism
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From A History of Russia by Riasanovsky and Steinberg, we recount the issue of religion and the schism in Muscovite Russia.Support the show
15 years, 4 months ago
Peter Likes to Play War
Episode 27
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Now in his early teens, Peter begins his life lessons, especially the lessons of war. Staying outside Moscow, he gains his love for the wa…
15 years, 4 months ago
The Streltsy Revolt
Episode 26
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Feodor dies leaving no direct heir but the Streltsy have in mind that their will be done. If you'd like to support the podcast with a smal…
15 years, 4 months ago
Alexis I and Feodor III
Episode 25
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Alexis I and Feodor III begin the slow Westernization of Russia through tumultuous times. If you'd like to support the podcast with a smal…
15 years, 4 months ago
Slap Shot Episode - The Food and Drink of 17th Century Russians
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The writings of Adam Olearius give us an insight into the day to day lives of the Russian people in the 17th Century.Support the show
15 years, 4 months ago
Slap Shot Episode - The Cossacks
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The Cossacks were a free living peoples who play a big role in Russian history due to their military service.
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15 years, 5 months ago