The Soviet - Afghan War
Send us Fan Mail Today, we will cover the 9 year war between the Soviet Union and Afghani rebels. The losses suffered by the Soviets would be a spark that would cause the collapse of the USSR in 1991....
8 Jan 202424min
Interview with Valeria Sobol author of Haunted Empire: Gothic and the Russian Imperial Uncanny
Send us Fan Mail Today, we have an interview with Valeria Sobol professor of Slavic Languages and Literatures at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, author of the book, Haunted Empire: Gothi...
17 Dec 202333min
Russian and Soviet Cuisine - Part Two
Send us Fan Mail Today, we finish our series about the foods and drinks from Russia. Support the show
11 Dec 202325min
Russian and Soviet Cuisine - Part One
Send us Fan Mail Today, we start a two-part series about the incredible cuisines of Russia and the Soviet Union. Support the show
27 Nov 202327min
The Volga - Part Three
Send us Fan Mail Today, we wrap up our series as we cover the continuing relationship between Russia and the Soviet Union with the great Volga River. If you'd like to support the podcast with a small ...
12 Nov 202325min
The Volga - Part Two
Send us Fan Mail Today, we continue our journey through the history of the Volga River and its historical relationship with Russia. If you'd like to support the podcast with a small monthly donation, ...
30 Okt 202323min
An Interview with Professor Paul Robinson Author of Russian Liberalism
Send us Fan Mail This is an interview I did with Professor Paul Robinson, author of the important work, Russian Liberalism. You can purchase a copy of his book through this website - https://www.corn...
22 Okt 202329min
The Volga - Part One
Send us Fan Mail Today, we begin a three-part series on the history of the Volga River, the longest in Europe, and its relationship to Russia. If you'd like to support the podcast with a small monthly...
15 Okt 202324min
