This week, on the Russian History Podcast, we look at the pretender of the Russian throne, the man who would become known as the False Dmitry, and at ...View Details

This week, on the Russian History Podcast, we get into the causes of the Great Famine, analysing how Boris made a desparate situation even worse, by i...View Details

This week, on the Russian History Podcast, we cover the events of the late 16th century, touching on Sweden's tenous grip over it's new province of Fi...View Details

This week, on the Russian History Podcast, we cover the events of the Russo-Swedish war of 1590-1595 Questions and queries can be emailed to therussia...View Details

This week, on the Russian History Podcast, we take a brief look at Fydor, son of Ivan. Questions and queries can be emailed to therussianhistorypodcas...View Details

This week, on the Russian History Podcast, we look at what happens when Russia expands East, and comes into conflict with Sibir. Questions and queries...View Details

This week, on the Russian History Podcast, we look Ivan Grozny's relationship with his eldest surviving son, also named Ivan. Questions and queries ca...View Details

This week, on the Russian History Podcast, we look at the Crimean campaign of 1572, as Khan Giray looks to repeat the previous years' success. Questio...View Details

This week, on the Russian History Podcast, we look at the great Crimean raid of 1571 that would reach the very walls of Moscow.

This week, on the Russian History Podcast, we look at the formation of Ivan's own army and secret police, the Oprichnina.