Russian Rulers History Podcast

About

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

Episodes

• Leon Trotsky Revisited - Part One 2026-05-10

  This episode revisits Leon Trotsky's life, focusing on his personal character and his role in the Bolsheviks' rise to power in Russia.

• The Battle of Berlin - The Human Story 2026-04-26

  This episode of the Russian Rulers History Podcast covers the Battle of Berlin, the final battle of the European theater of World War II. It emphasizes the human suffering experienced during this conflict.

• The Kronstadt Rebellion of 1921 2026-04-12

  The Russian Rulers History Podcast episode discusses the Kronstadt Rebellion of 1921. Soldiers at the Kronstadt naval base rebelled against the Bolsheviks, who they had previously supported.

• The Influencers of the Russian Tsars 2026-03-29

  This episode of the Russian Rulers History Podcast focuses on the individuals, both male and female, who exerted influence over Russia's Tsars, beginning with Ivan I.

• Veliky Novgorod 2026-03-16

  This episode of the Russian Rulers History Podcast covers the history of Veliky Novgorod, identified as one of Russia's oldest cities.

• The Rurikid Dynasty 2026-03-01

  This episode of the Russian Rulers History Podcast covers the Rurikid Dynasty, which spanned 719 years from 862 to 1598. The dynasty began with the arrival of the Viking Varangian, Rurik, and concluded with the death of Feodor I.

• The Russian Imperial Era 2026-02-17

  This episode covers the Russian Imperial Era, spanning from the beginning of Peter the Great's reign in 1721 to the abdication of Nicholas II in February 1917.

• The Cold War - Part Four 2026-02-01

  This episode concludes the series on the Cold War, discussing the end of the first Cold War and the emergence of a second one, now involving Russia instead of the Soviet Union.

• The Cold War - Part Three 2026-01-18

  This episode discusses the tensions between the USSR and the US during the Cold War, the beginning of detente, and the near-war border conflict between the USSR and China.

• The Cold War - Part Two 2026-01-04

  This episode of the Russian Rulers History Podcast, titled 'The Cold War - Part Two', discusses the Korean War and other Cold War activities in which the US and USSR were involved.

• The Cold War - Part One 2025-12-22

  This episode begins a multipart series on the Cold War, detailing the ideological battle between the United States and the Soviet Union.

• Archpriest Avvakum - The Life Written by Himself 2025-12-07

  This episode covers the autobiography of Archpriest Avvakum Petrov, a key figure in the Old Believers' schism against Patriarch Nikon's 17th-century reforms.

• The Role of Women in the Russian Revolutions of 1905 and 1917 - Part Two 2025-11-23

  This episode concludes the series on the role of women in the Russian Revolutions of 1905 and 1917, highlighting their contributions to the events that led to the fall of the Romanov dynasty.

• Quick Podcast Update 2025-11-16

  This episode provides a quick update on the Russian Rulers History Podcast, informing listeners about upcoming episode release dates and content previews.

• The Role of Women in the Russian Revolutions of 1905 and 1917 - Part One 2025-11-02

  This episode delves into the substantial role women played in the Russian Revolutions of 1905 and 1917, focusing on the first part of this historical analysis.

• The Impact of the Bolshevik Revolution on the Russian People 2025-10-19

  This episode of the Russian Rulers History Podcast covers the impact of the Bolshevik Revolution on the Russian people.

• Astrakhan, Kazan, and Crimea: A History 2025-10-05

  This episode of the Russian Rulers History Podcast covers the histories of the Astrakhan Khanate, Kazan Khanate, and Crimean Khanate, which were remnants of the Golden Horde and the Mongol Invasion.

• The Soviet Space Program - Part Two 2025-09-21

  This episode concludes the series on the Soviet Space Program, covering both its notable successes and significant failures.

• Brief Update on the Podcast 2025-09-14

  The podcast will continue for at least another year. Fan mail is welcome.

• The Soviet Space Program - Part One 2025-09-01

  The Russian Rulers History Podcast starts its two-part series on the Soviet Space Program, detailing its origins in the 1930s and continuing through the launch of the Sputnik satellites.

• The Battle of Kursk 2025-08-17

  The Russian Rulers History Podcast covers the Battle of Kursk, recognized as the largest tank battle in history. The episode discusses the battle's outcome and its continuing impact.

• Konstantin Stanislavski - The Father of Method Acting 2025-08-03

  This episode of the Russian Rulers History Podcast discusses Konstantin Stanislavski, the creator of the acting "system" that became known as method acting.

• Operation Barbarossa - Part Two 2025-07-20

  This episode concludes the series on the 1941 invasion of the Soviet Union, known as Operation Barbarossa.

• Operation Barbarossa - Part One 2025-07-06

  This episode covers Nazi Germany's preparations for the 1942 invasion of the Soviet Union, known as Operation Barbarossa. It is the first part of a two-part series exploring this historic event.

• Raiders, Rulers, and Traders - The Horse and the Rise of Empires - An Interview with author David Chaffetz 2025-06-22

  This episode features an interview with author David Chaffetz discussing his book 'Raiders, Rulers, and Traders.' The conversation explores the significant role of horses throughout Russian history, from the Mongol Invasion period up to Wo…

• The Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact 2025-06-08

  This episode of the Russian Rulers History Podcast covers the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact, a 1939 non-aggression treaty between the USSR and Nazi Germany. The episode discusses how this treaty shocked the world and served as the trigger for Wo…

• Russian Expansion Under Ivan the Great 2025-05-26

  During the reign of Ivan III, the Principality of Muscovy underwent significant expansion, ultimately forming the basis of the modern Russian Empire.

• Soviet Scientists 2025-05-11

  This episode of the Russian Rulers History Podcast discusses scientists who were active during the Soviet Union era.

• Russian Scientists 2025-04-27

  This episode of the Russian Rulers History Podcast focuses on the lives and accomplishments of 13 notable Russian scientists.

• Russian Colonialism and Imperialism 2025-04-14

  This episode examines the historical realities of Russian colonialism and imperialism, refuting the claim that Russia did not engage in these practices. The podcast explores Russia's long history of conquering lands and peoples for its own…

• Raskol - The Schism within the Russian Orthodox Church 2025-03-30

  The Raskol, a major schism in Russian Orthodox history, occurred in the mid-17th century due to Patriarch Nikon's reforms. This division separated the central church from the Old Believers, a group that persists to this day.

• In the Case of the Anti-Soviet Bloc of Rights and Trotskyites - Part Two 2025-03-10

  This episode covers the final Moscow Show Trial, known as the case of the Anti-Soviet Bloc of Rights and Trotskyites, Part Two. The trial resulted in the execution of 21 men, characterized by extensive self-confessions over factual evidenc…

• In the Case of the Anti-Soviet Bloc of Rights and Trotskyites - Part One 2025-02-24

  This episode covers the third Moscow Show Trial, focusing on the 'Anti-Soviet Bloc of Rights and Trotskyites.' The discussion is based on the translated English transcript of the trial.

• The History of Kyiv 2025-02-10

  This episode concludes a three-part series on important Russian cities by exploring the history of Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine. Fan mail is accepted.

• The History of St. Petersburg 2025-01-27

  This episode covers the history of St. Petersburg, Russia's former capital. Founded by Peter the Great in 1703, the city was established as Russia's first European-style city.

• The History of Moscow 2025-01-13

  This episode explores the history of Moscow, the capital of Russia.

• The Patriarchs and Metropolitans of the Russian Orthodox Church - Part Two 2024-12-29

  This episode concludes the series on the heads of the Russian Orthodox Church, covering the Patriarchs and Metropolitans.

• The Patriarchs and the Metropolitans of the Russian Orthodox Church - Part One 2024-12-17

  This episode begins a two-part series on the leaders of the Russian Orthodox Church, focusing on the period from the early 14th century onwards. It covers the roles of Patriarchs and Metropolitans.

• The History of the Cossacks - Part Three 2024-12-02

  This episode concludes the history of the Cossacks, detailing their experiences from the time of Catherine the Great, through the Napoleonic Invasion, and their difficult period under the Bolsheviks.

• The History of the Cossacks - Part Two 2024-11-18

  This episode continues the exploration of Cossack history, with a specific focus on the Cossacks from the Don River basin.

• The History of the Cossacks - Part One 2024-11-03

  This episode begins a three-part series on the history of the Cossacks, highlighting their influence on the Russian experience.

• Sergei Witte 2024-10-21

  The episode discusses Sergei Witte, who served as Russia's first Prime Minister and was not the Tsar. He attempted to persuade Nicholas II to establish a constitutional monarchy and reform the country, but was unsuccessful.

• The Great Purge - Part Three 2024-09-30

  This episode concludes the series on the Great Purge, detailing the tragic events that led to millions of deaths and continue to affect Russians.

• The Great Purge - Part Two 2024-09-15

  This episode discusses the second part of The Great Purge, focusing on individuals who were victims of the purge despite not being involved in the alleged crimes.

• The Great Purge - Part One 2024-09-01

  This episode marks the start of a three-part series focusing on the Great Purge, which occurred between 1937 and 1939 and resulted in the deaths of over one million individuals.

• An Interview with Professor Marlene Laruelle 2024-08-18

  This episode features Professor Marlene Laruelle discussing Russian history, the dynamics of Russian reforms and autocracy, and their international relations. Information about her books is available.

• The Battle of Borodino 2024-08-11

  This episode covers the Battle of Borodino, a significant conflict in world history that marked a turning point against Napoleon.

• A Life Under Russian Serfdom 2024-07-29

  This episode discusses the miserable conditions of Russian serfs, featuring quotes from the memoirs of Savva Dmitrievich Purlevsky, who lived from 1800 to 1868.

• Princess Ekaterina Dashkova - Part Three 2024-07-15

  This episode concludes the series on Princess Ekaterina Dashkova, highlighting her encounters with Voltaire, Benjamin Franklin, and Denis Diderot, and noting her pioneering role as the first woman to lead a major science academy.

• Princess Ekaterina Dashkova - Part Two 2024-07-01

  This episode continues the story of Princess Ekaterina Dashkova. According to her memoirs, Dashkova was involved in the coup that brought Catherine the Great to power.