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The History of St. Petersburg
Episode 320
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Today, we cover the history of Russia's one-time capital, St. Petersburg. Founded by Peter the Great in 1703, it became Russia's first tru…
1 year, 1 month ago
The History of Moscow
Episode 319
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Today's episode takes us on a journey through the history of Russia's capital, Moscow.
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1 year, 2 months ago
The Patriarchs and Metropolitans of the Russian Orthodox Church - Part Two
Episode 318
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Today, we wrap up the series on the heads of the Russian Orthodox Church.
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1 year, 2 months ago
The Patriarchs and the Metropolitans of the Russian Orthodox Church - Part One
Episode 317
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Today, we begin a two-part series of the leaders of the Russian Orthodox Church, beginning in the early 14th century.
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1 year, 2 months ago
The History of the Cossacks - Part Three
Episode 316
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Today, we wrap up our history of the Cossacks, flowing them from the time of Catherine the Great, the Napoleonic Invasion, and though thei…
1 year, 3 months ago
The History of the Cossacks - Part Two
Episode 315
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Today, we continue on our journey into the history of the Cossacks, focusing mostly on those from the Don River basin.
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1 year, 3 months ago
The History of the Cossacks - Part One
Episode 314
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Today, we start a new, 3-part series on the history of the Cossacks. The legendary bands of free men, helped influence the Russian experie…
1 year, 4 months ago
Sergei Witte
Episode 313
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Sergei Witte was the first Prime Minister of Russia that wasn't the Tsar. Try as he could, he was unable to convince Nicholas II to reform…
1 year, 4 months ago
The Great Purge - Part Three
Episode 312
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Today, we wrap up the tragic story of the Great Purge which costs millions of lives and adversely affected Russians to this day.
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1 year, 5 months ago
The Great Purge - Part Two
Episode 311
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Today, we cover those unfortunate individuals who were caught up in the Purge despite having nothing to do with the charges put up against…
1 year, 6 months ago