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The History of Russia Podcast

Damon Boar
Catherine the Great
Seven Years' War
Russia
Russian Empire
Empress Elizabeth
Prussia
History Of Russia
Peter III
Seven Years War
Russo-Turkish War
Serfdom
Elisabeth Petrovna
Catherine II
Peter the Great
Grigory Potemkin
Frederick the Great
Ottoman Empire
Catherine
Romanov Dynasty
Austrian Succession

A podcast exploring everything related to the History of Russia

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Today is another of those episodes, where in th early stages anyway, Russia is not the primary focus and is somewhat on the periphery because the real action is happening elsewhere and much of that is being driven by events in France

Having said tha... more

After featuring in 36 episodes, Catherine who had transformed Russia has departed the scene. 

Which means that the 42 year old, father of 8, Pavel or Paul Petrovich Romanov is now the emperor of all the Russias.

Today, we’ll be taking a look a look... more

This week we are covering three items - Russia’s further consolidation of its Alaskan territory, Catherine’s, post- Potemkin love life.and then finally, we’ll witness three deaths, one which in the great scope of things was pretty insignificant, anot... more

Today we are going to zoom in on that period just after the dust had settled — roughly 1792 onwards — and have a look at what Russia looked like from a geopolitical standpoint

We'll also be talking about a man, sadly for the last time, who had beco... more

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Episode: Episode 86 - Zero Sum

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Damon
Host of The History of Russia Podcast; frequently leads episodes and provides narrative-driven historical analysis.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 393 ratings
  • Great podcast, just waiting for new episodes (waiting for your comeback 👍)

    Will be waiting for your comeback and love the series, next few episodes are also going to be worth while, going into the French Revolutionary and Coalition wars! Will be worth the wait!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Saatron👍
    United States6 months ago
  • Great podcast, just waiting for new episodes

    Incredible podcasting, down to earth, and the podcast is comparable to the History of Rome in my opinion. 👏

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Saatron👍
    United States8 months ago
  • Unable to listen / download

    For some reason Australians cannot listen to or download Russian History podcasts.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Daily Jedi
    Australia2 years ago
  • Informative, entertaining and never more relevant.

    Review title says it all. The host is very easy to listen to, giving a comprehensive and unbiased account of the long and fascinating history of this most enigmatic of countries.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AndyZ01
    Australia2 years ago
  • Thoroughly Enjoyed

    I am so happy to have found this podcast. The podcaster Damon is not only good at finding interesting content but I also appreciated his delivery. He had the perfect amount of humor and was down to earth. He was also very kind if I ever emailed with a question.

    Being a Patreon member was beneficial because I enjoyed being able to read the transcripts and getting extra episodes.

    Originally, I came across this podcast searching for resources for a Russia unit I was teaching my kids. Unfortunat... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Persian Preschool
    United States2 years ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Audiences value the depth, breadth, and pacing of the historical narratives.
Some feedback notes occasional audio issues but overall strong reception.
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Listeners praise the host's engaging delivery and clear storytelling.

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This show offers detailed explorations of Russian history through narrative storytelling, focusing on imperial politics, military campaigns, dynastic intrigues, and pivotal reforms. Recent episodes emphasize Catherine the Great's era, the Pugachev rebellion, territorial expansion, and the interplay between policy and personality at court, all told with a blend of rigor and accessible storytelling. The program tends to pair deep historical context with vivid anecdotes, making it appealing to history enthusiasts, students, and professionals seeking a substantive yet engaging overview of Russia's past. A notable strength is the consistent focus on dynastic politics and empire-building, which helps listeners connect individual episodes to large... more

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