Mark Schauss

Russian Rulers History Podcast

History EN ↓ 391 episodes

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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Mark Schauss

Episodes

Catherine Goes to the Crimea 22.05.2011 18:08

Send us Fan Mail Empress Catherine, having taken control of the Crimea, sets off on a grand tour of the newly conquered land. If you'd like to support the podcast with a small monthly donation, click this link - https://www.buzzsprout.com/385372/support Support the show

The Maturing Catherine 18.05.2011 17:38

Send us Fan Mail Catherine, now in her 50's marries off Paul yet again and is given the heir's she so desperately wanted. If you'd like to support the podcast with a small monthly donation, click this link - https://www.buzzsprout.com/385372/support Support the show

First Anniversary Edition of the Russian Rulers Podcast - Part Two 11.05.2011 12:18

Send us Fan Mail In another Cliff Notes version of the podcast, we review the time from Dmitri Donskoi to the birth of Ivan the Terrible. Support the show

The Love of Her Life, Grigory Potemkin 09.05.2011 16:37

Send us Fan Mail Tired of her brainless lover, Catherine brings to court the love of her life, Grigory Potemkin. If you'd like to support the podcast with a small monthly donation, click this link - https://www.buzzsprout.com/385372/support Support the show

The Pugachev Rebellion 03.05.2011 17:40

Send us Fan Mail The greatest peasant rebellion in Russian history, led by Pugachev sends shivers down Empress Catherine's spine. If you'd like to support the podcast with a small monthly donation, click this link - https://www.buzzsprout.com/385372/support Support the show

First Anniversary Edition of the Russian Rulers Podcast - Part One 30.04.2011 18:34

Send us Fan Mail On April 30, 2010, I started this podcast, now one year later, I will recount the episodes from the beginning in a condensed form. Support the show

Catherine II - Leading by Example 24.04.2011 20:13

Send us Fan Mail Catherine, now in firm control, becomes the first Russian to be innoculated for smallpox. She also starts a war with the Ottoman Empire. If you'd like to support the podcast with a small monthly donation, click this link - https://www.buzzsprout.com/385372/support Support the show

A Fragile Hold on Power 15.04.2011 19:23

Send us Fan Mail Catherine, fresh off the coup d'etat which brought her to power, consolidates her tenuous hold on the throne. If you'd like to support the podcast with a small monthly donation, click this link - https://www.buzzsprout.com/385372/support Support the show

The Ascension of Catherine 10.04.2011 21:01

Send us Fan Mail Catherine, now Grand Duchess of Russia, plots to take control once Empress Elizabeth dies. If you'd like to support the podcast with a small monthly donation, click this link - https://www.buzzsprout.com/385372/support Support the show

Catherine, the Virgin Wife 03.04.2011 18:05

Send us Fan Mail Sophie, now baptized Catherine Alexeyevna, begins to understand that her life was not to be an easy one. She was to find out who the Russians really were. If you'd like to support the podcast with a small monthly donation, click this link - https://www.buzzsprout.com/385372/support Support the show

Catherine, The Early Years 27.03.2011 19:15

Send us Fan Mail Sophie Augusta Fredericka was an unlikely candidate to marry well. We follow her early years before she wed the future Tsar Peter III. If you'd like to support the podcast with a small monthly donation, click this link - https://www.buzzsprout.com/385372/support Support the show

Slap Shot Episode - Peter III - Freeing the Nobility From Service 21.03.2011 11:02

Send us Fan Mail Peter III, in his few short months accomplished much. The Manifesto Freeing the Nobility From Service was one such accomplishment. Support the show

Elizabeth I, The War of Austrian Succession & The Seven Years War 13.03.2011 15:24

Send us Fan Mail Elizabeth I, Empress of Russia, had Russia embroiled in 2 world wars up until her death. If you'd like to support the podcast with a small monthly donation, click this link - https://www.buzzsprout.com/385372/support Support the show

The Reign of Elizabeth I, Part One 07.03.2011 15:59

Send us Fan Mail Elizabeth, having overthrown Ivan VI in a bloodless coup, rules Russia with a opulent style spending vast sums of money on the luxuries of the day. If you'd like to support the podcast with a small monthly donation, click this link - https://www.buzzsprout.com/385372/support Support the show

Catherine I to Elizabeth I 27.02.2011 19:03

Send us Fan Mail Peter the Great is dead and his successor Catherine I died only 2 years later. Anna was followed by Peter II and Ivan VI who was overthrown by Peter the Great's daughter Elizabeth. If you'd like to support the podcast with a small monthly donation, click this link - https://www.buzzsprout.com/385372/support Support the show

Slap Shot Episode - Peter's Table of Ranks 25.02.2011 9:15

Send us Fan Mail One of Peter the Great's reforms was the publishing of the Table of Ranks. It defined where a man would be in terms of nobility and place in society. Support the show

But There Is Still So Much To Do 19.02.2011 18:59

Send us Fan Mail Peter the Great's reign, lasting 42 years comes to an end. His legacy though, lasts to this day. If you'd like to support the podcast with a small monthly donation, click this link - https://www.buzzsprout.com/385372/support Support the show

A Son, An Heir, A Grave Disappointment 08.02.2011 17:33

Send us Fan Mail Peter the Great's son Alexis, turns out to be the great disappointment of the Tsar's life. Russia begins to bring fear throughout Europe as its power grows. If you'd like to support the podcast with a small monthly donation, click this link - https://www.buzzsprout.com/385372/support Support the show

The Aftermath of Poltava and the Disaster at Pruth 31.01.2011 16:14

Send us Fan Mail Bathing in the glory of Poltava, Peter becomes too cocky and almost has everything reversed at Pruth. If you'd like to support the podcast with a small monthly donation, click this link - https://www.buzzsprout.com/385372/support Support the show

Slap Shot Episode - Charles XII of Sweden 25.01.2011 9:11

Send us Fan Mail Charles XII of Sweden was a thorn in Peter I's side for many years. Here I give a brief overview of his life and impact on the world. Support the show

The Great Northern War, Peter Makes A Comeback 24.01.2011 19:57

Send us Fan Mail The Battle of Poltava is a seminal moment in Russian history destined to change the country forever. Peter accomplishes this while building St. Petersburg. If you'd like to support the podcast with a small monthly donation, click this link - https://www.buzzsprout.com/385372/support Support the show

Two Titans - Peter and Charles XII 16.01.2011 16:13

Send us Fan Mail Peter, fresh from his Great Embassy, embarks on the Great Northern War against Sweden. If you'd like to support the podcast with a small monthly donation, click this link - https://www.buzzsprout.com/385372/support Support the show

The Great Embassy, Part 2 10.01.2011 16:59

Send us Fan Mail Peter travels from Holland to England than off the Vienna before returning to Moscow to deal with the Streltsy revolt. If you'd like to support the podcast with a small monthly donation, click this link - https://www.buzzsprout.com/385372/support Support the show

The Great Embassy, Part 1 23.12.2010 13:27

Send us Fan Mail Peter embarks on a Great Embassy to meet with the leaders of Europe and work as a simple carpenter in the ship building capitals of the world. If you'd like to support the podcast with a small monthly donation, click this link - https://www.buzzsprout.com/385372/support Support the show

Peter Takes on the Turks 16.12.2010 18:06

Send us Fan Mail Peter, having partied for 5 years, is ready to take control of things and take the fight to the Turk backed Tatars in Azov. If you'd like to support the podcast with a small monthly donation, click this link - https://www.buzzsprout.com/385372/support Support the show