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Russian Rulers History Podcast
First we follow the Russian rulers from Rurik to Putin then take to recounting all aspects of Russian history.
July 2011 Episodes:
Pub Date: Jul 31, 2011
Episode 59 - Kill the Reformer
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Alexander II tries to reform Russia only to have multiple assassinations come his way. Eventually one was to succeed bringing his reign to an abrupt end.
Pub Date: Jul 24, 2011
Episode 58 - The Ascension of the Great Liberator - Alexander II
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With Nicholas I dead and the Crimean War going badly, Alexander II takes control and seeks to reform his Russia.
Pub Date: Jul 20, 2011
Slap Shot Episode - Russian History Books
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So how do I come up with all of my podcasts? This episode host Mark Schauss reviews the books he uses to research the subject of Russian History.
Pub Date: Jul 17, 2011
Episode 57 - The Misery is Beyond Description
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Nicholas I, keeps his reactionary position intact which causes Russia to lose the Crimean War, with the army suffering horrible losses.
Pub Date: Jul 11, 2011
Episode 56 - A Major Turn to the Right, Nicholas I Takes Control
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Alexander I dies and his brother Nicholas takes control but not without a bit of controversy.
Pub Date: Jul 03, 2011
Episode 55 - Napoleon on the Run
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Napoleon is chased by Alexander I all the way to Paris. The Tsar then has a change in personality causing him to reverse many of his earlier reforms.