Send us Fan Mail Today, we cover the final battle of the European p[art of World War II. We will focus on the human suffering instead of the actual battle. Support the show
The Kronstadt Rebellion of 1921
12/04/2026 | 23 mins.
Send us Fan Mail Today, we will cover the rebellion of the soldiers stationed at the naval base of Kronstadt, this time against the Bolsheviks who they helped get into power in 1917. Support the show
The Influencers of the Russian Tsars
29/03/2026 | 24 mins.
Send us Fan Mail Today, we discuss those men (and some women) who had influence over the Tsars of Russia starting with Ivan I. Support the show
Veliky Novgorod
16/03/2026 | 23 mins.
Send us Fan Mail Today, we cover the history of one of Russia's oldest cities, Veliky Novgorod. Support the show
The Rurikid Dynasty
01/03/2026 | 26 mins.
Send us Fan Mail Today we cover the 719 year dynasty that lasted from 862 with the arrival of the Viking Varangian, Rurik and ended in 1598 with the death of Feodor I. Support the show
First we follow the Russian rulers from Rurik to Putin. From there, we will cover all aspects of Russian and Soviet history as well as the histories of all of the countries that were part of the USSR and the Russian Empire. Hopefully, the podcast can help you understand the policies of Vladimir Putin, and Russia. If you'd like to support the podcast with a small monthly donation, click this link - https://www.buzzsprout.com/385372/support
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