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Today, we begin a two-part series of the leaders of the Russian Orthodox Church, beginning in the early 14th century.

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Today, we wrap up our history of the Cossacks, flowing them from the time of Catherine the Great, the Napoleonic Invasion, and though their tough times under the Bolsheviks. 

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Today, we continue on our journey into the history of the Cossacks, focusing mostly on those from the Don River basin. 

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Today, we start a new, 3-part series on the history of the Cossacks. The legendary bands of free men, helped influence the Russian experience to this day.

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Sergei Witte was the first Prime Minister of Russia that wasn't the Tsar. Try as he could, he was unable to convince Nicholas II to reform the country and create a constitutional monarchy.

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Today, we wrap up the tragic story of the Great Purge which costs millions of lives and adversely affected Russians to this day.

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Today, we cover those unfortunate individuals who were caught up in the Purge despite having nothing to do with the charges put up against them.

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Today, we begin a three-part series on the Great Purge of 1937-1939, where over one million people lost their lives. 

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Today's episode with Professor Laruelle will cover a number of topics including an overview of Russian history and the ebb and flow of Russian reforms and autocracy and how it relates to the rest of the world. You can find out more about her books at http://marlene-laruelle.com/

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Today, we cover the story of the Battle of Borodino, the battle that would turn the tide against the French and Napoleon. It was one of the most important conflicts in world history.

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