Episode 47 - Peter the Great (Part 2 - Taking control)
This week we cover Peter's overall aims and ambitions, take a further look at the all Joking all Drunken Synod of Fools and Jesters, and see how Russia fares against the Ottomans during the Azov campa...
24 Aug 202222min
Episode 46 - Peter the Great (Part 1, The early years)
This week's episode sees the start of a multi-part series all about the life and times of Peter the Great. Part 1 takes a look at Peter's early years and covers the period between 1672 and 1696 Websi...
17 Aug 202226min
Episode 45 - State of the Nation 3 (1689) and Listeners Questions
A birds-eye view of Russia and the world in 1689 plus listener questions answered. (hopefully...) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
3 Aug 202241min
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19 Juli 20223min
Episode 44 - The Romanovs divided (Part 3 - Sofia and Golitsyn)
Sophia and Golitsyn are in charge but Peter is starting to flex his muscles... Period Covered: 1682 - 1689 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
14 Juli 202227min
Episode 43 - The Romanovs divided (Part 2 - Sofia)
The Miloslavskys strike back! Period Covered: 1682 Website https://www.historyofrussia.netTwitter HistoryRussia1Email nordicworld@outlook.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for ...
6 Juli 202223min
Episode 42 - The Romanovs divided (Part 1 - Fyodor)
Tsar Alexei is dead, long live Tsar Fyodor - except..... he's ill, Russia is fighting the Ottomans and the Romanovs are divided. Period Covered 1676 - 1682 Website https://www.historyofrussia.netTwi...
14 Juni 202226min
Episode 41 - Russian Society and Serfdom
This week we take a look at how Russian Society was organised in the late 17th Century and in particular, how the institution of serfdom had developed. Website https://www.historyofrussia.netTwitter...
18 Maj 202224min
