The Russian Empire History Podcast

Poland and the Order go to war over Prussia.

As the Teutonic Order struggles to justify its existence, the Prussians turn towards Poland.

Western enemies of Poland wonder whether Moscow might make a useful ally.

The vacuum left by the collapse of the Horde also affects the role of the Orthodox Church in Moscow.

Who and what were the Muscovite boyars?

Following the Stand on the Ugra, Ivan continues working on his relations with Crimea, Kazan, the Nogays, and the Great Horde.

Ivan repudiates the payment of tribute to the Great Horde. The Great Horde is unable to do anything about it.

Was Novgorod a democratic republic?

Ivan III begins his reign with an attack on the Khanate of Kazan.

A refresher on the situation as Ivan III takes over and begins his annexations.