Episode 55 - State of the Nations 4 (1725)
This week it’s state of the nation time again but with a twist because instead of just looking at Russia we’ll be covering what was going on with Russia’s neighbours, then Europe and finally, the rest...
14 Dec 202230min
Episode 54 - Peter the Great (Part 9 - Reputation and Legacy)
This week we cover Peter the Great's reputation and legacy and take a look at who's in the frame to become the next ruler of Russia Website https://www.historyofrussia.netTwitter HistoryRussia...
1 Dec 202220min
Episode 53 - Peter the Great (Part 8 - The Emperor of all the Russias)
This week we analyse the death of Alexei Petrovich, take a checkpoint of Russia in 1721, look at events between 1721 and 1725 and then finally cover Peter's declining health.... Website https://www....
17 Nov 202227min
Episode 52 - Peter the Great (Part 7 - St Petersburg and family matters)
This week we look at the creation of a new city and how Peter got along with his son and heir, Alexei. Website https://www.historyofrussia.netTwitter HistoryRussia1Email nordicworld@out...
8 Nov 202228min
Episode 51 - Peter the Great (Part 6 - The conclusion of the Great Northern War)
We reach the defining phase of the Great Northern War, cover the severe winter of 1708/09, and take a look at Peter's new brains trust. Website https://www.historyofrussia.netTwitter HistoryR...
28 Okt 202224min
Episode 50 - Peter the Great (Part 5 - The Great Northern War begins)
Denmark, Poland/Saxony and Russia want to crush Sweden. Charles XII, the Swedish King, has other ideas.....Period covered - 1701 to 1706 Website https://www.historyofrussia.netTwitter History...
13 Okt 202223min
Episode 49 - Peter the Great (Part 4 - Out with the old)
Peter's back in Moscow and change is in the air... Website https://www.historyofrussia.netTwitter HistoryRussia1Email nordicworld@outlook.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...
6 Okt 202225min
Episode 48 - Peter the Great (Part 3 - The Grand Embassy)
Tsar Peter goes to Europe on a shipbuilding/diplomacy/drinking trip Website https://www.historyofrussia.netTwitter HistoryRussia1Email nordicworld@outlook.com Hosted on Acast. See acast...
21 Sep 202224min
