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The History of Russia Podcast

A podcast exploring everything related to the history of Russia.

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Oct. 25, 2024

Episode 84 - State of the Nations (5) 1762

A longer than usual episode which provides an overall look at the world in 1762 - just at the point when Catherine was starting her reign in Russia. Britannia ruled the waves (or was starting to) and he age of enlightenment …
Oct. 18, 2024

Episode 83 - Death in the afternoon

Whilst the new regime is finalising it's coup, over at Oranienbaum, a blissfully ignorant Peter has just drilled his Holstein guards and is now on his way to Peterhof to celebrate his name day. But when he get's there, Cathe…
Sept. 23, 2024

Episode 82 - The New Empress of all the Russias - almost.....

This time around we’ll be looking at the latest events in the Seven Years War, Peter’s Danish campaign, how becoming Tsar had affected his relationship with his wife Catherine and finally, and as the episode title in a fairl…
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Reviews

Thoroughly Enjoyed

"I am so happy to have found this podcast. The podcaster Damon is not only good at finding interesting content but I also appreciated his delivery. He had the perfect amount of humor and was down to e…"

Persian Preschool | June 4, 2024

Well done Damon

"Many thanks for all the work you have done putting this series together."

Max | Dec. 29, 2023

Very informative

"Just got started listening and really enjoying this one"

trevorrva | Dec. 9, 2021

History of Russia

"I am so enjoying this series. So soothing snd informative."

magwire774 | Sept. 1, 2021

Great History - Great Narration - Timely

"Recently found this podcast, started at the beginning and am almost caught up! Very easy to listen to, good humor, and in view of current events - really essential listening. Found this podcast aft…"

LAW | March 18, 2022

Good info

"Very concise and well done."

Lancev70 | March 26, 2022

Red Star Hockey

"Revelatory for these western ears."

S. Mulcaster, San Jose, Ca | April 6, 2022

Love

"Thanks! I think we all need this info right now!"

GoatLeo | April 12, 2022

Fabulous

"Thank you for all your work on this. Very informative and valuable,"

Florian | April 28, 2022

Russia or Moscow?

"Excellent work! Don’t get wrong, it is monumental work to capture twelve centuries. Plus, the British tongue makes it enjoyable to follow all these episodes. However, this is official Muscovites na…"

Zigi | June 4, 2022

Presentation is brilliant!

"I have been listening several times a week as I need to catch up ! Such an informative podcast and to collate it all an absolute masterpiece !"

Claire Dingle | July 19, 2022

Amazing

"One of the greatest history podcasts around. Does an amazing job presenting the essential of the often entangled and confusing history of the russian people. I wish my history teachers would have tre…"

Jane | Oct. 7, 2022

Fantastic Show

"The host is very likeable & has a great personality. He keeps the show fascinating & has a good pace which gives good detail but also keeps things moving. Love the show. Wish I could buy the fella a …"

Daspencer/scs | Nov. 10, 2022

Excellent history podcast!

"Thank you for this podcast, excellent presentation!"

Jargon13579 | Jan. 7, 2023

Excellent

"I’m so happy that I found you, I’ve always been intersted in whatever thing that linkes to russia, so getting an excellent podcast like this is a bless! Thank you so much for your efforts and keep up…"

l love it but l want an update | Jan. 8, 2023

Awesome history podcast!

"I love Damon's History of Russia podcast! I've only been listening for a short time, but look forward to every episode. Highly recommended for any history buff."

Scott | March 2, 2023

Excellent well paced and informative

"Brilliant podcast - I came across the podcast by accident searching for something else but as I knew nothing about Russia’s history so decided to give it a try out. Well I am now 38 episodes in and …"

Mgt Sol | April 13, 2023

Quality podcast

"Quality podcast about Russian history. I appreciate the chronological narrative."

K Sandr | April 24, 2023
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