Today, we cover the three Moscow Show Trials which were meant to eliminate the Old Bolsheviks who Stalin believed could threaten his control of the Soviet Union.  Support the show

The Moscow Show Trials

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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Today, we begin a new series on the Great Game (also known as Bolshaya Igra), a jockeying of position between the two great empires of the 19th century, Russia and Great Britain Support the show

The Great Game - Part One

Today's special episode is an interview with Professor Simon Miles, Author of Engaging the Evil Empire: Washington, Moscow, and the Beginning of the End of the Cold War. To purchase his book, and learn more about this fascinating topic, go to https://www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/book/9781501776069/engaging-the-evil-empire/#bookTabs=1 Support the show

An Interview with Professor Simon Miles - Author of Engaging the Evil Empire: Washington, Moscow, and the Beginning of the End of the Cold War

Today, we discuss the history of one of Russia's most famous architectural achievements, The Kremlin. Support the show

The Kremlin

Today, we finish our three-part series on the traumatic events of the end of the Tsarist regime with the people's perspective of the Russian Revolution. Support the show

The Russian Revolution - A People's Perspective

Alexei Navalny's recent passing has placed focus on the corruption of the Russian government and its persecution of its enemies. Today, we recount the all too brief life and death of Alexei Navalny. Support the show

The Moscow Show Trials

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