40 Best Russia History Podcasts

1. Russian Rulers History Podcast

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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/supportMORE Host Mark Schauss
Producer/Network Mark Schauss
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2. The Eurasian Knot

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To many, Russia, and the wider Eurasia, is a riddle, wrapped in a mystery, inside an enigma. But it doesn't have to be. The Eurasian Knot dispels the stereotypes and myths about the region with lively and informative interviews on Eurasia's complex past, present, and future. New episodes drop weekly with an eclectic mix of topics from punk rock to Putin, and everything in-between. Subscribe on your favorite podcasts app, grab your headphones, hit play, and tune in. Eurasia will never appear the same. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.MORE Hosts Sean Guillory, Rusana Novikov
Producer/Network The Eurasian Knot
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Location Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 312Facebook 3.3KTwitter 11.6KInstagram 340 Avg Length 53 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

3. Empire of Russia from the Remotest Periods to the Present Time, The by John Stevens Cabot Abbott (18

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A history of Russia from 500 B.C. to 1855 A.D., written by John Stevens Cabot Abbott, the brother of Jacob Abbott. (Summary by Jean Bascom)
Producer/Network LibriVox
Email ****@librivox.org
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2Twitter 11.9K Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

4. The Russian Empire History Podcast

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The history of all the peoples of the Russian Empire. New episode twice a month.Subscribe for exclusive Member Episodes
Host JP Bristow
Producer/Network JP Bristow
Email ****@therussianempirehistorypodcast.com
Location New Zealand
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 109Facebook 202Twitter 748 Avg Length 32 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

5. Tales from Imperial Russia

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Tales from Imperial Russia is a fortnightly podcast narrating ordinary and extraordinary lives from the Russian Empire. In episodes about 10-30 minutes long, we will avoid the oft-retold stories of emperors and battles to focus on the mostly forgotten lives of individuals from an amazing array of locales, peoples, and circumstances.This podcast is written and performed by Dr James White, a professional historian. For my academic articles, please see: https://ut-ee.academia.edu/JamesWhiteMORE Producer/Network James White
Email ****@eui.eu
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 4 Avg Length 30 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

6. Дилетант

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Hosts Sergey Buntman, Vitaly Dymarsky, Alexey Venediktov, Alexey Kuznetsov, Aidar Akhmadiev
Producer/Network Дилетант
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 370 Avg Length 54 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

7. Рассказы из Русской Истории

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«Рассказы из русской истории» Владимира Мединского в формате подкастов. Все лекции размещены в хронологическом порядке от древности и ближе к нашим временам. Скачивайте и слушайте в любое время, в любом месте, даже без интернета.MORE Host Vladimir Medinsky
Producer/Network Владимир Мединский
Email ****@yandex.ru
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Apple Reviews 189 Avg Length 76 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

8. Исторический ликбез

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Авторская программа историка Егора Яковлева. Программа о войне, которая ведется в тиши архивов, читальных залов и профессорских кабинетов. Это битва за память. Сражение за собственную историю. Егор Яковлев разбирается с историческими фейками и вражеской пропагандой. По субботам в 9 утра.MORE Producer/Network Радио Sputnik
Email ****@ria.ru
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 24 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

9. The History of Russia Podcast

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A podcast exploring everything related to the History of Russia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Producer/Network Damon Boar
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 124Twitter 98 Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

10. Tsar Power

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Hello comrades! Tsar Power is a podcast that reviews and ranks the Russian Rulers from Rurik to Putin. Roberto tells the biography of the Russian Ruler (they're not all Tsars!) and Aurora gets to be the captivating audience member. Join us and see if these Russian Rulers get a chance to 'Party it out in the Kremlin' or if they get sent 'Straight to the Gulag'!MORE Producer/Network Grand Embassy Productions
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 25 Avg Length 55 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

11. Закат империи

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Привет, ребята! Я рассказываю поразительные истории о людях и событиях начала XX века. Революция, секс, наркотики и панк-рок в Российской империи — то, чего нет в учебниках истории. Это время невероятного взлёта искусства, время идеалистов-революционеров, время политических перемен и свободных СМИ, время расцвета мистицизма и время прогресса. Время двух революций и двух войн...MORE Host Andrey Aksyonov
Producer/Network Либо/Либо
Email ****@freeasabird.ru
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 463 Avg Length 40 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

12. При царе Горохе

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«При царе Горохе» - это подкаст о людях и о времени, в котором эти люди жили. Как любили, творили, и совершали ошибки. Это истории о гениях и злодеях, и эпохах, которые они изменили. Меня зовут Никита Исанов и я историк.По рекламе пишите pr-менеджеру Дарье Князевой: https://t.me/dariyaknyazevaили нам на почту: ****@mail...MORE Host Nikita Isanov
Producer/Network Никита Исанов
Email ****@yandex.ru
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 95 Avg Length 38 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

13. Romance of the Romanoffs

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Dive into the captivating history of the Romanoffs, a saga that unfolds during the eighteenth, nineteenth, and early twentieth centuries‚Aîa time of striking contrasts between the lavish lifestyles of the elite and the dire struggles of the masses. Russia, a unique bridge between Eastern and Western cultures, grappled with the tensions of tradition and modernity. The powerful influence of the church, the obedient nature of its Eastern followers, and the democratic aspirations of Western thinkers set the stage for a tumultuous era marked by revolution, intrigue, and tragedy...MORE Email ****@adfreesounds.com
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 32 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

14. Petrograd, the City of Trouble, 1914-1918

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In this captivating account, the author, the daughter of the British ambassador to Russia, shares her unique perspective on life in St. Petersburg—renamed Petrograd in 1914—during some of historys most tumultuous years. From the onset of World War I to the aftermath of the Bolshevik Revolution, her narrative offers a personal glimpse into the events that shaped a nation, as she experienced them firsthand. Join her on this journey through a city in turmoil, leaving in January 1918. - Summary by TriciaGMORE Email ****@adfreesounds.com
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15. Открывая Казань

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В этом подкасте мы говорим об истории Казани, открываем ее потаенные уголки и гуляем по страницам истории тысячелетнего города вместе с экскурсоводом Марком Шишкиным.MORE Producer/Network Kazan
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Avg Length 45 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

16. Война, которой не было

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Ни первую, ни вторую чеченскую кампанию российские власти не называли войной. «Операция по восстановлению конституционного порядка» и «контртеррористическая операция» — так они назывались официально...MORE Producer/Network Холод / Holod Media
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 535 Avg Length 39 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

17. Yulia Navalnaya - Audio Biography

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This episode the extraordinary journey of Yulia Navalnaya from the wife and confidante of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny to a reluctant activist thrust onto the global stage following his poisoning and now a potential heir to his political movement after his death in 2024. It chronicles her transformation from a largely unseen source of strength to a prominent crusader demanding justice, driven by quiet resilience and commitment to her husband's democratic vision for Russia...MORE Producer/Network Biography
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18. Личность в истории

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«Личность в истории» — это подкаст о людях, которые оставили свой след в мировой истории. Правители, полководцы, мыслители и даже разбойники — они формировали наше прошлое, а значит, влияют на настоящее. Это подкаст о тех, кто строил, разрушал, вдохновлял и преображал мир. Это подкаст о личностях.Для связи: https://t.me/Gerra_9MORE Producer/Network Георгий Кулешов
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Avg Length 43 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

19. Гении русских побед

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Подкаст 'Гении русских побед' посвящен выдающимся русским военным деятелям: полководцам и флотоводцам, прославившим русское оружие. Вместе с военными историками и экспертами рассказываем о великих военачальниках России, которые делали нашу армию и флот непобедимыми. Телеграм-канал: https://t.me/koroche_podcastsMORE Producer/Network Подкасты РИА Новости
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Avg Length 42 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

20. Факультет Истории

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Добро пожаловать на Факультет истории. Подкаст для тех, кто интересуется историей России и мира. Неважно, историк вы или школьник, здесь вам будет интересно!Не всем она нравилась в школе, кто-то пропускал лекции в университете, но нам от неё не убежать. История не просто наука — это целая жизнь...MORE Producer/Network Факультет Истории
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Apple Rating 1/5Apple Reviews 81 Avg Length 37 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

21. Жутьстанция

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Подкаст про мифы, легенды и жуткие происшествия. В легкой форме, не стесняясь шуток, рассказываем о вещах, которые происходят в разных уголках страны.Еще больше контента — в нашем Telegram:https://t.me/zhutstantsiyaПодкаст выходит на студии 66.RU...MORE Producer/Network Студия 66.RU
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 18 Avg Length 29 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

22. A Brief History of Russia

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 Why is Russia so hard to understand — even for the experts? From its vast empire to its shifting identity between East and West, Russia's story is one of power, paradox, and destiny. Join historian David Clark as he unpacks a thousand years of ambition, conflict, and transformation — revealing how Russia became the force it is today. MORE Estimated listeners
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23. Tsars and Commissars: From Rus to Modern Russia

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Welcome to Tsars and Commissars: From Rus to Modern Russia, the show that aims to provide a nuanced, detailed, and balanced introduction to the full scope of Russian history in 25 parts. Hosted from the Republic of Tatarstan by professional educators Henry Hakamaki and Dr. Gennady Safonov. Subscribe and add your questions in the comments of our YouTube channel, or let Henry know your questions on Twitter @Huck1995MORE Estimated listeners
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24. CaucasTalk

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Your Source for Culture, History, and Tourism in the North Caucasus Mountains of Russia.
Producer/Network Andrew & Eli
Email ****@caucastalk.com
Location Russia
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 61Facebook 555 Avg Length 58 min Format Long form Since Jul 2017 Get Email Contact

25. To Russia With Love (TRWLpodcast)

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Celebrating the culture, history, and people of Russia through the eyes of David and Grant.
Producer/Network David & Grant
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 19Facebook 152Twitter 7Instagram 1.7K Avg Length 41 min Format Long form Since Jul 2018 Get Email Contact

26. The Word's Worth

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Get to know Russia from the inside out, with podcasts on Russian language, culture and the latest news.
Producer/Network The Moscow Times
Email ****@themoscowtimes.com
Location Moscow, Moskva, Russia
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 75Facebook 772.6KTwitter 223.7KInstagram 29.4K Avg Length 10 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

27. The Great After Show Podcast

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Want to catch up on some Russian history? How about with a dash of comedy? Join us on THE GREAT AFTERBUZZ TV AFTER SHOW as we follow one longing for love woman, as she becomes the longest reigning female ruler of Russia. Subscribe and comment to stay up to date.MORE Producer/Network AfterBuzz TV
Location California, United States
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Facebook 22.7KTwitter 34.9KInstagram 61.7K Avg Length 41 min Format Long form Since May 2020 Get Email Contact

28. Historical Thoughts and Interpretations

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In this blog Christian Basar analyses historical events or ideas one may encounter in the historiographical field. Though this podcast will cover many different topics, Basar's main interests lie in military and Russian history. Thanks to Zoxo for the great logo design! Find his work on Instagram and Twitter @zoxonlineMORE Producer/Network Christian Basar
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Alberta, Canada
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Apple Reviews 1Facebook 89Twitter 72 Avg Length 48 min Format Long form Since Aug 2016 Get Email Contact

29. Russian Podcast with Yaro

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Hi there! My name is Yaroslav. I am Russian and I want to show everyone my country from the inside.I am gonna talk with people who live here and who've been here. I will share my thoughts with you about Russia and I hope it'll be interesting. Stay tuned!MORE Host Yaroslav Pavlyukov
Producer/Network Yaroslav Pavlyukov
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Russia
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Apple Reviews 1Facebook 6.5MTwitter 2.2MInstagram 1.1M Since Jun 2020 Get Email Contact

30. In Conversation with Art & Culture

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Since its inception in 2011, RUSSIAN ART CULTURE has become the most popular and comprehensive international guide to the world of Russian art and culture. Our new podcast will feature even more creative conversations around tradition, fine art, education and more.Owned by art collector and professional Natasha Butterwick RUSSIAN ART CULTURE features listings of the best selected events all over the world, exclusive interviews with the world-renowned professionals of the Russian cultural scene, reviews of the latest books, exhibitions and performances, research articles and opinion piece..MORE Producer/Network Izba Arts
Email ****@russianartandculture.com
Location London, England, United Kingdom
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Apple Reviews 3Facebook 6.1KTwitter 26.4K Avg Length 32 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

31. Quit Stalin, Learn History!

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Historical discussions between history teachers on GCSE Edexcel content:-Russia and the Soviet Union 1917-1941-Superpower relations and the Cold War -Elizabethan England
Producer/Network Martin and Pierson
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Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 17 min Format Short form Since Oct 2020 Get Email Contact

32. Место силы. Золотое кольцо

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Кто из ярославцев отличился на Бородинском поле? Где сегодня можно встретить потомков ярославских князей? Благодаря чему Ярославль расцвёл после Смуты? Как ярославцы до революции праздновали Новый год и Рождество? Чем ярославский архив поможет в составлении вашей родословной? Почему Рыбинск называют бурлацкой столицей? К..MORE Producer/Network Алексей Бакуменко
Email ****@yandex.ru
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Avg Length 50 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

33. Live Mindfully With : Lost Med Student In Russia (Россия)

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I'm a ⚕ medical student living in Russia????. how a shy girl was able to get out of her comfort zone and was able to survive in a foreign country RUSSIA guys!! The past 4 years my life had a lots of ups and downs. From being a complete introvert to a lively person. I'm super excited to share my amazing life experiences with all you guys. From living in a foreign land, all about Russian people, culture, med school journeys, mindfulness, traveling, being positive. I'll share it all. Join me in this journey and be a part of this little family! Can't wait!Insta @medstudentinrussiaMORE Producer/Network Joy
Location Russia
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Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 8 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

34. Великие связи

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Это культурный подкаст про хитросплетения истории и связи, которые она создала в России и по всему миру. Давайте постараемся увидеть широкую картину истории с интересными параллелями и персонажами...MORE Producer/Network Света Елисеева
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Avg Length 31 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

35. Cossacks: Their History and Country, The by William Penn Cresson (1873 - 1932)

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One of the earliest histories of the Cossacks to appear in English, with an emphasis on the exploits of famous Cossack leaders and Cossack struggles for political autonomy. Originally published in 1919.From the Foreword: 'It is the proudest boast of the Cossacks of today -- as of their forbears of the Ukraine -- that they have never been classed as serfs nor for a moment lost their freeman's instinct for the principles of liberty...MORE Estimated listeners
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36. Finland and the Tsars, 1809-1899

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Dive deep into the intriguing history of Finland, with a focus on its complex relationship with Russia, in this compelling podcast. Starting from the year 1899, when the first wave of Russification was attempted, this series explores the series of misunderstandings and treacheries that unfolded from the perspective of Finland. The narrative delves into the sinister machinations of the Russian state machinery, directed by men of ruthless ambition and unyielding power...MORE Email ****@adfreesounds.com
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37. Освобождение

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Подкаст об истории деоккупации юго-запада Советского Союза от немецко-фашистских захватчиков, в ходе которой произошел один из главных поворотных моментов в Великой Отечественной войне.MORE Producer/Network Подкасты РИА Новости
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38. Предыстория: мысли, факты, суждения

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Подкаст о том, каким на самом деле был Советский Союз. Многие из нас выросли в Советском Союзе, кто-то успел только родиться и не помнит этого времени, кто-то прожил всю жизнь и думает, что знает, как всё было. Но на самом деле было множество явлений, о которых нам не рассказывали и о которых мы будем говорить сейчас.MORE Producer/Network Радио «Комсомольская правда»
Email ****@kp.ru
Location Moscow, Moskva, Russia
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Apple Rating 2.5/5Apple Reviews 4 Avg Length 19 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

39. Beneath the Red Star

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Do you want to learn more about Russia, its history, its peoples, its culture, and its politics? Do you not want to read long, dense, historical books and would rather leave that for some other schmuck instead? If you do, then I have the perfect podcast for you. Beneath the Red Star is a Russian history podcast intended to be easy to understand, conversational in tone and only a wee little bit rambly. Come with me every-other week as we go through, in no particular order, the history of the worlds largest country, the home of Communism and Kalashnikov, the country beneath the red star: Russia.MORE Estimated listeners
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