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The Eurasian Knot

The Eurasian Knot
Sesame Street
Russian Revolution
Ukraine
Vladimir Lenin
Muppets In Moscow
Russian Folklore
Soviet Union
Cold War
Russian Literature
Genealogy
Post-Soviet Era
Tolerance and Compassion
Russia
Environmental History
Russian History
Defectors
Mennonites
Soviet Repression
Violence In Politics
Anti-Imperialism

To many, Russia, and the wider Eurasia, is a riddle, wrapped in a mystery, inside an enigma. But it doesn’t have to be. The Eurasian Knot dispels the stereotypes and myths about the region with lively and informative interviews on Eurasia’s complex past, present, and future. New episodes drop weekly with an eclectic mix of topics from punk rock to Putin, and everything in-between. Subscribe on you... more

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In the winter of 2013-14, protests erupted in Kyiv, Ukraine. Their goal was to oppose President Viktor Yanukovich’s rejection of the EU Association Agreement. Many protesters saw the Agreement as a meaningful step for Ukraine to enter the European or... more

One of the most salacious and storied methods of KGB spycraft during the Cold War was the honey trap. Agents would get an informant to seduce a target, usually a Westerner deemed important. Then use that encounter as blackmail. We’re all aware of thi... more

In 1917, the Bolshevik Party had roughly 24,000 members. A decade later, it boasted about 1.2 million. Recruitment came in waves and so did the purges. Still, Party members were found at the top and bottom of the system. In the Kremlin and in the fac... more

Joseph Stalin died today, March 5, seventy-three years ago. So, I thought it would be a good idea to dig out, re-edit and remaster, the interview I did with Joshua Rubenstein back in 2018 about the dictator’s final days. What did Stalin focus on in t... more

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Recent Guests

Irina Roldugina
Leverholm Early Career Fellow in the School of Modern Languages at the University of Bristol
University of Bristol
Episode: KGB Same-Sex Honey Traps
Yiannis Kokosalakis
Visiting researcher, author of Building Socialism, The Communist Party and the Making of the Soviet System, 1921 through 1941
Bielefeld University
Episode: The Bolshevik Rank and File
Joshua Rubenstein
Associate at the Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies, Harvard University; author of The Last Days of Stalin
Harvard University / Yale University Press
Episode: Stalin's Last Days
Joseph Kellner
Professor of Russian and Soviet history, author of The Spirit of Socialism, Culture and Belief at the Soviet Collapse
University of Georgia
Episode: Searching for Belief during the Soviet End Times
Bruce Berglund
Historian of Europe, Russia, and world sports, teaches at Charles University in Prague
Episode: Moscow's Hunt for Olympic Gold
David Foglesong
Professor of History at Rutgers University
Rutgers University
Episode: The Long History of American-Russian Relations
Ivan Kurilla
Visiting Professor at Ohio State University, previously at European University at St. Petersburg
Ohio State University
Episode: The Long History of American-Russian Relations
Victoria Zhuravleva
Professor of American History and International Relations at Russian State University for the Humanities
Russian State University for the Humanities
Episode: The Long History of American-Russian Relations
Gregor Thum
Associate professor in the History Department at the University of Pittsburgh, specializing in the history of Empire, forced migration, and memory in Central Eastern Europe
University of Pittsburgh
Episode: REEES Faculty Spotlight: Gregor Thum

Hosts

Sean Guillory
Co-host and interviewer focusing on Eurasian history and culture; long-running host of the show.
Rusana Novikova
Co-host who conducts interviews and provides historical insights; regular presence alongside the lead host.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 440 ratings
  • Good information but why the potty-mouth talk?

    Podcast Addict
    3
    gzolson2000@yahoo.com
    14 days ago
  • Excellent and accessible

    The podcast is truly a gem. Two interesting hosts passionate and extremely knowledgable about Russia and the Soviet Period, with fascinating and engaging guests! Please give it a listen, if you are at all interested in Russian history it is a massive treat!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Maxtonator
    United Statesa month ago
  • One of the best

    One of the best podcasts out there. I’m addicted to podcasts and I listen to many episodes every week but this is definitely one of the best. One never gets bored. Incredible topics every time and excellent hosts. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Laura Inn
    Italy2 months ago
  • Essential listening

    Very engaging podcast! 11/10

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Laika917
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Exceptional academic podcast

    There used to be more shows like this around. Deep and thoughtful dives into a very specific topic with academic rigor instead of just too dummies talking about their interests. Love the show

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dr. Wombat, Orthopedist M.D.
    United States4 months ago

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The Bolshevik Rank and File
Q: How did education and ideological training translate to the masses at the bottom of the party?
Education was simplified to teach a common vocabulary and basic texts, prioritizing practicality and loyalty over deep theory, with emphasis on self-education circles and propagandist training to keep the mass ready to act.
The Bolshevik Rank and File
Q: What did it mean for the Bolshevik Party to be a Vanguard at the time?
The Vanguard was about leadership for political change, organizing the most committed to push through policy in workplaces and communities, and carrying those commitments into governance after the revolution.
The Bolshevik Rank and File
Q: And for a first question, why was it important to look at the Soviet system from the grassroots level?
To understand how the rank-and-file contributed to, and was affected by, the shift from revolutionary struggle to governing, revealing the practical realities of the party's rules, discipline, and everyday work.
Stalin's Last Days
Q: How did the Doctors' Plot and anti-Semitic campaigns influence the internal politics of the Soviet leadership near the end of Stalin's life?
The host and Rubenstein discuss how these campaigns escalated paranoia, justified purges, and complicated the succession calculations, ultimately contributing to the leadership's moves against Beria and reshaping the political landscape.
The Long History of American-Russian Relations
Q: What was the significance of the sale of Alaska?
It was viewed as a strategic decision by Russia and marked a moment of friendship; however, it also indicated a cooling relationship due to geopolitical issues.

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What is The Eurasian Knot about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show offers in-depth conversations centered on Eurasian history, culture, and geopolitics, often anchored by scholarly guests and seasoned interviewers. Episodes frequently explore Soviet-era history, U.S.-Russia relations, Turkish and Central European contexts, and the cultural currents shaping contemporary Eurasia, with a balance of archival insights and contemporary analysis. A standout aspect is the strong scholarly rigor paired with accessible storytelling, plus a recurring dynamic between two hosts that blends history nerd energy with thoughtful engagement with experts. Listeners who enjoy long-form, topic-specific explorations with nuanced perspectives on identity, memory, and power in Eurasia will likely find it especially engag... more

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2. Yiannis Kokosalakis
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