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

Crisis in Ukraine 03.03.2022 31:41

Send us Fan Mail The invasion of Ukraine by Russian forces has created an international crisis. Today's episode try to bring meaning to what is going on. If you'd like to support the podcast with a small monthly donation, click this link - https://www.buzzsprout.com/385372/support Laugh Love Law Real conversations. Real people. Real impact. A podcast about life, law and... Listen on: App...

A Brief Announcement 24.02.2022 3:53

Send us Fan Mail A quick announcement about the future of the podcast and comments about the goings on in Ukraine and Russia. Support the show

The Curious Behavior of Tsar Peter III 10.01.2022 24:50

Send us Fan Mail Today, in episode 213, I discuss the notion that Tsar Peter III was a high-functioning autistic. Listener Ian G proposed the idea which I feel has some very strong merit. If you'd like to support the podcast with a small monthly donation, click this link - https://www.buzzsprout.com/385372/support Laugh Love Law Real conversations. Real people. Real impact. A podcast about li...

Stalin's Enabler's - Part Three 11.10.2021 26:44

Send us Fan Mail Today, we finish the three part series about the men who helped Joseph Stalin terrorize the Soviet Union. If you'd like to support the podcast with a small monthly donation, click this link - https://www.buzzsprout.com/385372/support Laugh Love Law Real conversations. Real people. Real impact. A podcast about life, law and... Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Support t...

Stalin's Enabler's - Part Two 06.09.2021 27:08

Send us Fan Mail Today, we continue the series on those men who enabled Stalin to keep his country terrorized. If you'd like to support the podcast with a small monthly donation, click this link - https://www.buzzsprout.com/385372/support Laugh Love Law Real conversations. Real people. Real impact. A podcast about life, law and... Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Support the show

Stalin's Enablers - Part One 22.08.2021 28:24

Send us Fan Mail Stalin's reign of terror couldn't have happened without the support of a number of ruthless enablers. Today, we begin a three part series on these men and how they survived. If you'd like to support the podcast with a small monthly donation, click this link - https://www.buzzsprout.com/385372/support Laugh Love Law Real conversations. Real people. Real impact. A pod...

Revisiting Vladimir the Great - Part Two 21.02.2021 18:39

Send us Fan Mail Today we cover the time between Vladimir's time as prince of Novgorod to his death, presenting newly found information. 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

Revisiting Vladimir the Great - Part One 29.01.2021 28:10

Send us Fan Mail Today's episode adds to the story of one of ancient Russia's most important leaders, Vladimir the Great. If you'd like to support the podcast with a small monthly donation, click this link - https://www.buzzsprout.com/385372/support Laugh Love Law Real conversations. Real people. Real impact. A podcast about life, law and... Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify...

Back to the Beginning 10.01.2021 27:32

Send us Fan Mail Today, I will be returning to the beginning of the podcast with a rerun of episode 1, but with lots more new history to share about Russian before there were Russians. If you'd like to support the podcast with a small monthly donation, click this link - https://www.buzzsprout.com/385372/support Laugh Love Law Real conversations. Real people. Real impact. A podcast about life,...

The History of Ukraine - Part Two 30.11.2020 20:48

Send us Fan Mail Today, we finish up the history of Ukraine and its relationship with Russia. 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 History of Ukraine and its Relationship to Russia - Part One 30.06.2020 22:19

Send us Fan Mail Today, we begin a new series with an overview of the history of Ukraine and its relationship to Russia. 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

Siberia - Women and Children 30.04.2020 27:17

Send us Fan Mail In our final look at Siberia, we focus on the lives of both women and children in the gulag system developed by the Soviets. If you'd like to support the podcast with a small monthly donation, click this link - https://www.buzzsprout.com/385372/support Laugh Love Law Real conversations. Real people. Real impact. A podcast about life, law and... Listen on: Apple Podcasts &nbsp...

Siberia - Opportunity, Torment, and Captivity 29.03.2020 22:14

Send us Fan Mail Today, we recount the harsh life living in Siberian prisons and gulags. 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

Siberia - Part One 16.02.2020 25:40

Send us Fan Mail Siberia is a mythical, magical, and intimidating place. Discover the mystery of this part of Russia. If you'd like to support the podcast with a small monthly donation, click this link - https://www.buzzsprout.com/385372/support Laugh Love Law Real conversations. Real people. Real impact. A podcast about life, law and... Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Support the sh...

Ivan Grozny - The First Russian Tsar 26.01.2020 18:49

Send us Fan Mail In our review of the Russian rulers of old, we turn our eyes to Ivan IV, the first and most controversial of all of the Russian Tsar's. 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

Musings of a Russian History Podcaster 08.12.2019 20:26

Send us Fan Mail After 200 numbered episodes, I decided to share my feelings about the journey, and that, I have decided to return to producing regular episodes again. 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

Why Did the Soviet Union Collapse 24.11.2019 26:43

Send us Fan Mail In 1991, the Soviet Union collapsed in spectacular fashion. What were the causes that led to such a rapid dissolution? Find out what I feel are the main reasons. If you'd like to support the podcast with a small monthly donation, click this link - https://www.buzzsprout.com/385372/support Laugh Love Law Real conversations. Real people. Real impact. A podcast about life, law a...

The 1991 Soviet Coup d'etat Attempt 22.09.2019 24:05

Send us Fan Mail In 1991, the Gang of Eight tried to overthrow the Soviet government and oust Mikhail Gorbachev. Find out why they failed miserably and accelerated the end of the USSR. If you'd like to support the podcast with a small monthly donation, click this link - https://www.buzzsprout.com/385372/support Laugh Love Law Real conversations. Real people. Real impact. A podcast about life,...

Things You Did Not Know About Russia 01.07.2019 15:06

Send us Fan Mail Following the last episode on things you didn't know about the Soviet Union, I am following it up about present day and old Russia. 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

Things You Didn't Know About the Soviet Union 28.05.2019 23:41

Send us Fan Mail Many things were hidden form the West during the times of the USSR. Today's episode hopes to uncover secrets from that time. If you'd like to support the podcast with a small monthly donation, click this link - https://www.buzzsprout.com/385372/support Laugh Love Law Real conversations. Real people. Real impact. A podcast about life, law and... Listen on: Apple Podcasts...

Boris Pasternak 22.04.2019 18:42

Send us Fan Mail Boris Pasternak, the author of the epic novel Doctor Zhivago is the focus of today's episode. 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

Time of Troubles 03.03.2019 21:38

Send us Fan Mail The Time of Troubles was a period of Russian history that could have ended the Muscovite's control of the land of the Rus. 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

Michael, Philaret, Alexis and Feodor 10.02.2019 23:46

Send us Fan Mail Today's episode follows the lives of the first three Romanov Tsar's as well as the father of the first, Patriarch Philaret. If you'd like to support the podcast with a small monthly donation, click this link - https://www.buzzsprout.com/385372/support Laugh Love Law Real conversations. Real people. Real impact. A podcast about life, law and... Listen on: Apple Podca...

The Regency of Sophia 25.11.2018 13:44

Send us Fan Mail Today's episode covers the regent of Ivan 5 and Peter I, Sophia Alexseyevna. 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

Alexander Suvorov 04.11.2018 14:41

Send us Fan Mail Yes, I'm back to retell Russian history. Today's episode is on the last Generalissimo of Russia, the undefeated, Alexander Suvorov. 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