Russian Rulers History Podcast
Mark Schauss
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
- 22 minutes 53 secondsRaskol - The Schism within the Russian Orthodox Church
Today, we cover the only major schism in Russian Orthodox history, known as the Raskol. Occurring in the mid-17th century, the reforms of Patriarch Nikon, led to the schism that would pit one side, the central church, against those known as the Old Believers, millions who exist to this day.
30 March 2025, 11:00 pm - 24 minutes 16 secondsIn the Case of the Anti-Soviet Bloc of Rights and Trotskyites - Part Two
Today, we wrap up the series on the final Moscow Show Trial in which 21 men would lose their lives in a trial short on reality and long on self admission of quilt.
10 March 2025, 12:00 am - 23 minutes 18 secondsIn the Case of the Anti-Soviet Bloc of Rights and Trotskyites - Part One
Today, we cover the third Moscow Show Trial based on the actual transcript, translated into English.
24 February 2025, 1:00 am - 23 minutes 42 secondsThe History of Kyiv
Today, we finish our three part series on some of the most important cities of Russia with the history of the capital of Ukraine, Kyiv.
10 February 2025, 12:00 am - 24 minutes 6 secondsThe History of St. Petersburg
Today, we cover the history of Russia's one-time capital, St. Petersburg. Founded by Peter the Great in 1703, it became Russia's first truly European city.
27 January 2025, 1:00 am - 23 minutes 49 secondsThe History of Moscow
Today's episode takes us on a journey through the history of Russia's capital, Moscow.
13 January 2025, 12:00 am - 23 minutes 3 secondsThe Patriarchs and Metropolitans of the Russian Orthodox Church - Part Two
Today, we wrap up the series on the heads of the Russian Orthodox Church.
29 December 2024, 10:00 pm - 23 minutes 16 secondsThe Patriarchs and the Metropolitans of the Russian Orthodox Church - Part One
Today, we begin a two-part series of the leaders of the Russian Orthodox Church, beginning in the early 14th century.
17 December 2024, 11:00 pm - 24 minutes 25 secondsThe History of the Cossacks - Part Three
Today, we wrap up our history of the Cossacks, flowing them from the time of Catherine the Great, the Napoleonic Invasion, and though their tough times under the Bolsheviks.
2 December 2024, 12:00 am - 23 minutes 34 secondsThe History of the Cossacks - Part Two
Today, we continue on our journey into the history of the Cossacks, focusing mostly on those from the Don River basin.
18 November 2024, 10:00 pm - 23 minutes 15 secondsThe History of the Cossacks - Part One
Today, we start a new, 3-part series on the history of the Cossacks. The legendary bands of free men, helped influence the Russian experience to this day.
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