In the pilot episode of A Right Royal Fuck Up, we journey back to 16th-century Russia to unravel the tale of the First False Dmitry, one of history’s most audacious impostors. Claiming to be the youngest son of Ivan the Terrible, this mysterious figure rose from obscurity to challenge the Russian throne, plunging the nation into chaos. We’ll explore how this pretender manipulated the royal court, ignited a power struggle, and nearly toppled the Russian Empire. Join us as we kick off the podcast with a story of deception, ambition, and the bloody fight for a crown that changed Russia forever.

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