Send us a text Today, we cover the autobiography of the Archpriest Avvakum Petrov, the man who was one of the leaders of the schismatic Old Believers, born from the denial of the reforms of the Russian Orthodox Church by Patriarch Nikon in the mid-17th century. Support the show
Send us a text Today, we wrap up the series on the women in Russia who helped bring about the revolutions that would bring down the Romanov dynasty. Support the show
Send us a text Just wanted to let everyone know what's up with the podcast and when the next episode will be uploaded and what to expect in the episode after that. Support the show
Send us a text Today, we cover the enormous role that women played in the two Russian Revolutions of the early 20th century. Support the show
Send us a text Today, we cover the impact of the Bolshevik Revolution on the Russian people. Support the show
Send us a text Today, we discuss the histories of the remnants of the Golden Horde and the Mongol Invasion, the khanates of Astrakhan, Kazan, and Crimea. Support the show
Send us a text Today, we wrap up the series on the Soviet Space Program with some fantastic successes, and disastrous failures. Support the show
Send us a text Just wanted to share the plans I have for the podcast, which will continue for at least another year. Support the show
Send us a text Today, we begin our two-part series covering the Soviet Space Program from its early days in the 1930s up to the launch of the three Sputnik satellites. Support the show
Send us a text Today, we cover the largest tank battle in human history, the Battle of Kursk, whose outcome still reverberates to this day. Support the show
Send us a text Today, we cover one of the pioneers of modern acting, Konstantin Stanislavski, the man whose "system" would be known as method acting. Support the show
Send us a text Today, we wrap up the series on the invasion of the Soviet Union in 1941. Support the show
Send us a text Today, we cover the preparations for the invasion of the Soviet Union by Nazi Germany in 1942. This is a two-part series that will culminate in the largest invasion in human history. Support the show
Send us a text Today, I am sharing an interview with author David Chaffetz to talk about his book Raiders, Rulers, and Traders. We will talk about the role of horses in Russian history from the days of the Mongol Invasion all the way up two World War II. Support the show
Send us a text Today, we cover the non-aggression treaty between the USSR and Nazi Germany signed in 1939, that shocked the world. It also was the trigger that started World War II Support the show
Send us a text During Ivan III's reign, the Principality of Muscovy grew to become what we now know as the Russian Empire. Support the show
Send us a text Today, we cover those scientists who served during the time of the Soviet Union. Support the show
Send us a text Today, we cover the fascinating lives and accomplishments of 13 Russian scientists Support the show
Send us a text Despite Russia claiming that their country never played the colonialism and imperialism game that the west played, they are not telling the truth. Russia and the Soviet Union, had a long history taking over countries, lands, and peoples, for their own benefit Support the show
Send us a text 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. Support the show
Marc Watt
I wish all Americans would learn about this history
Stephanie Henderson
Great podcast! Every episode is well researched and cited. Host has a wonderful speaking voice. Really enjoy learning about Russian history from an American with Russian heritage and real world connections.
Ryder Richer
This is excellent, I am a 12 year old who loves history and this really helped me understand this topic!
Sarella
Good
Paul Rhine
I just wanted to say that I've been enjoying this podcast. I was not familiar at all with Russia's history from long ago and Mark Schauss has done a great job of covering the important elements without going into too much detail where the episodes get too long. His take on survival under the Mongol domination was interesting and I like how the social elements like religion and economics are touched on in addition to the lives of the rulers.