The History of Russia Podcast

Diplomacy with with the Persians, war with the Ottomans, an outbreak of Bubonic Plague and reform on the home front - plus I pronounce 'L'Hermitage' in a really strange way... Hosted on Acast. See aca...

5 Mai 202325min

After a couple of decades of peace most of Europe get's back to a more normal state of affairs with The War of the Polish Succession.Meanwhile back in Moscow, Anna had her own succesion decision to ma...

13 Apr 202324min

A look at Anna's early life, her first three years in charge of Russia and what went on at court - allegedly..... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

29 Mar 202324min

The Supreme Privy Council finds itself in charge of Russia's fate - but will it's scheming be successful?Oh, and someone catches Smallpox...  To sign-up for membership of the Boyar Duma Go to the podc...

8 Mar 202320min

The Prince takes the 11 year old Peter II under his wing (or thinks that he does) Website   https://www.historyofrussia.netTwitter       HistoryRussia1Email        nordicworld@outlook.com To sign-up f...

15 Feb 202324min

This week we’ll be taking a closer look at the Supreme Privy council, Plus we’ll get to see how Russia and Great Britain almost came to blows and how Menshikov managed to get his daughter engaged to a...

27 Jan 202323min

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19 Jan 20232min

Catherine I becomes Autocrat and Russia's first EmpressBut is she the one in charge?  Contact Details -Website   https://www.historyofrussia.netTwitter       HistoryRussia1Email        nordicworld@out...

12 Jan 202322min