Best Mark Schauss Podcasts (2024)

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The Cossacks - Part One 23:15

1h ago23:15

23:15

Send us a text Today, we start a new, 3-part series on the history of the Cossacks. The legendary bands of free men, helped influence the Russian experience to this day. Support the show

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Sergei Witte 24:06

13d ago24:06

24:06

Send us a text Sergei Witte was the first Prime Minister of Russia that wasn't the Tsar. Try as he could, he was unable to convince Nicholas II to reform the country and create a constitutional monarchy. Tiny Bar Chats Chats with influential, inspiring, prolific and community oriented folks. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show…

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The Great Purge - Part Three 26:33

1M ago26:33

26:33

Send us a text Today, we wrap up the tragic story of the Great Purge which costs millions of lives and adversely affected Russians to this day. Tiny Bar Chats Chats with influential, inspiring, prolific and community oriented folks. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show

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The Great Purge - Part Two 24:43

2M ago24:43

24:43

Send us a text Today, we cover those unfortunate individuals who were caught up in the Purge despite having nothing to do with the charges put up against them. Tiny Bar Chats Chats with influential, inspiring, prolific and community oriented folks. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show

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The Great Purge - Part One 25:35

2M ago25:35

25:35

Send us a text Today, we begin a three-part series on the Great Purge of 1937-1939, where over one million people lost their lives. Tiny Bar Chats Chats with influential, inspiring, prolific and community oriented folks. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show

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An Interview with Professor Marlene Laruelle 29:49

3M ago29:49

29:49

Send us a text Today's episode with Professor Laruelle will cover a number of topics including an overview of Russian history and the ebb and flow of Russian reforms and autocracy and how it relates to the rest of the world. You can find out more about her books at http://marlene-laruelle.com/ Tiny Bar Chats Chats with influential, inspiring, proli…

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The Battle of Borodino 23:30

3M ago23:30

23:30

Send us a text Today, we cover the story of the Battle of Borodino, the battle that would turn the tide against the French and Napoleon. It was one of the most important conflicts in world history. Tiny Bar Chats Chats with influential, inspiring, prolific and community oriented folks. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show…

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A Life Under Russian Serfdom 24:13

3M ago24:13

24:13

Send us a text Today, we cover the miserable conditions that Russian serfs lived in. In particular, we will share quotes from the memoirs of one of the serfs, Savva Dmitrievich Purlevsky, who live in Russia between 1800 and 1868. Tiny Bar Chats Chats with influential, inspiring, prolific and community oriented folks. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spoti…

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Princess Ekaterina Dashkova - Part Three 23:40

4M ago23:40

23:40

Send us a text Today, we wrap up the series of this remarkable woman. From meeting Voltaire, Benjamin Franklin, and Denis Diderot, Dashkova would become the first woman to lead a major science academy. Support the show

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Princess Ekaterina Dashkova - Part Two 23:12

4M ago23:12

23:12

Send us a text Today, we continue the story of this remarkable person. Dashkova, as she writes in her memoirs, believed herself to be in the middle of the coup to remove Peter III and replace him with the future Catherine the Great. Support the show

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Princess Ekaterina Dashkova - Part One 24:28

5M ago24:28

24:28

Send us a text Today, we begin the series into one of the most fascinating women in world and Russian history, Princess Ekaterina Romanovna Vorontsova Dashkova. She would become friends with Catherine The Great, Voltaire, and even Benjamin Franklin. Support the show

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Lenin - Who Was He Really? 24:49

5M ago24:49

24:49

Send us a text Who was Vladimir Ulyanov Lenin? How did he become the man who would help overthrow the Romanovs and begin the Bolshevik control of Russia and its neighboring countries? Support the showBy history, Russia, communism, Lenin, Bolshevik, USSR, Soviet Union

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The Great Game - Part Three 24:55

6M ago24:55

24:55

Send us a text Today, we wrap up the Great Game of tensions between the British and Russian Empires in Central Asia. Support the show

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The Great Game - Part Two 24:31

6M ago24:31

24:31

Send us a text Today, we talk about the quagmire that the British stepped into when they invaded Afghanistan to begin the First Anglo-Afghan War and the role it played in the Great Game. Support the show

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The Great Game - Part One 23:09

7M ago23:09

23:09

Send us a text 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

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An Interview with Professor Simon Miles - Author of Engaging the Evil Empire: Washington, Moscow, and the Beginning of the End of the Cold War 29:47

7M ago29:47

29:47

Send us a text 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…

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The Kremlin 23:15

7M ago23:15

23:15

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

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The Russian Revolution - A People's Perspective 23:37

8M ago23:37

23:37

Send us a text 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

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Alexei Navalny - Life, Hope, and Death 16:10

8M ago16:10

16:10

Send us a text 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

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An Interview with Maya Vinokour Author of Work Flows: Stalinist Liquids in Russian Labor Culture 30:35

9M ago30:35

30:35

Send us a text Today, we talk with Professor Maya Vinokour, author of the new book, Work Flows: Stalinist Liquids in Russian Labor Culture. You can find the book here - https://www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/book/9781501773679/work-flows/#bookTabs=1 Support the show

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The Crimean War - A People's Perspective 25:23

9M ago25:23

25:23

Send us a text Today, we continue our three-part series on the people's perspective of three monumental events in Russian history, this time about the Crimean War. Support the show

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The Russian Civil War - A People's Perspective 24:00

10M ago24:00

24:00

Send us a text Today, we look at the Russian Civil War from a people's perspective. We avoid talking about the battles and the political events, concentrating more on how the people survived, and sometimes didn't. Support the show

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An Interview With Rolf Hellebust Author of How Russian Literature Became Great 18:53

10M ago18:53

18:53

Send us a text Today, we share an Interview with Rolf Hellebust, author of How Russian Literature Became Great, available from Cornell University Press. https://www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/book/9781501773419/how-russian-literature-became-great/#bookTabs=1 Support the showBy Rolf Hellebust

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The Soviet - Afghan War 24:29

10M ago24:29

24:29

Send us a text Today, we will cover the 9 year war between the Soviet Union and Afghani rebels. The losses suffered by the Soviets would be a spark that would cause the collapse of the USSR in 1991. Support the show

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Interview with Valeria Sobol author of Haunted Empire: Gothic and the Russian Imperial Uncanny 33:41

11M ago33:41

33:41

Send us a text Today, we have an interview with Valeria Sobol professor of Slavic Languages and Literatures at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, author of the book, Haunted Empire: Gothic and the Russian Imperial Uncanny. You can find her book here - https://www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/book/9781501770104/haunted-empire/#bookTabs=1 Supp…

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Russian and Soviet Cuisine - Part Two 25:05

11M ago25:05

25:05

Send us a text Today, we finish our series about the foods and drinks from Russia. Support the show

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Russian and Soviet Cuisine - Part One 27:59

11M ago27:59

27:59

Send us a text Today, we start a two-part series about the incredible cuisines of Russia and the Soviet Union. Support the show

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The Volga - Part Three 25:03

12M ago25:03

25:03

Send us a text Today, we wrap up our series as we cover the continuing relationship between Russia and the Soviet Union with the great Volga River. If you'd like to support the podcast with a small monthly donation, click this link - https://www.buzzsprout.com/385372/support Support the show

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The Volga - Part Two 23:25

1y ago23:25

23:25

Send us a text Today, we continue our journey through the history of the Volga River and its historical relationship with Russia. If you'd like to support the podcast with a small monthly donation, click this link - https://www.buzzsprout.com/385372/support Support the show

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An Interview with Professor Paul Robinson Author of Russian Liberalism 29:32

1y ago29:32

29:32

Send us a text This is an interview I did with Professor Paul Robinson, author of the important work, Russian Liberalism. You can purchase a copy of his book through this website - https://www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/book/9781501772177/russian-liberalism/ Support the show

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The Volga - Part One 24:14

1y ago24:14

24:14

Send us a text Today, we begin a three-part series on the history of the Volga River, the longest in Europe, and its relationship to Russia. If you'd like to support the podcast with a small monthly donation, click this link - https://www.buzzsprout.com/385372/support Support the show

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Sports in the Soviet Union 26:15

1y ago26:15

26:15

Send us a text Today, we cover the impact of sports in the Soviet Union. Also, I am adding a tribute to one of the inspirations for this podcast, my daughter, Anastasya Schauss, who passed away on September 23, at the age of 27. If you'd like to support the podcast with a small monthly donation, click this link - https://www.buzzsprout.com/385372/s…

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Russian Conflicts After 1991 - Part Two 24:03

1y ago24:03

24:03

Send us a text Today, we end our two-part series on the numerous conflicts that Russia has participated after the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991. If you'd like to support the podcast with a small monthly donation, click this link - https://www.buzzsprout.com/385372/support Support the show

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Russian Conflicts After 1991 - Part One 25:24

1y ago25:24

25:24

Send us a text Today, we begin a two-part series to discuss the conflicts that have plagued Russia and its neighbors after the breakup of the Soviet Union in 1991. If you'd like to support the podcast with a small monthly donation, click this link - https://www.buzzsprout.com/385372/support Support the show…

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Turning Points in Russian and Soviet History - Part Two 27:57

1y ago27:57

27:57

Send us a text Today, we finish our two-part series on the major turning points in both Russian and Soviet history. If you'd like to support the podcast with a small monthly donation, click this link - https://www.buzzsprout.com/385372/support Support the show

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Turning Points in Russian History - Part One 23:25

1y ago23:25

23:25

Send us a text Today, we begin a two-part series relating to the turning points in Russian history. f you'd like to support the podcast with a small monthly donation, click this link - https://www.buzzsprout.com/385372/support Support the show

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The Historical Relationship Between Russia and China 25:55

1y ago25:55

25:55

Send us a text Today, we discuss the long relationship between Russia, the Soviet Union, and China throughout the past four hundred years. If you'd like to support the podcast with a small monthly donation, click this link - https://www.buzzsprout.com/385372/support Support the show

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The Soviet Gulag System - Part Five - The End 25:18

1+ y ago25:18

25:18

Send us a text Today, we finish up our five-part series on the Soviet Gulag system. The punishments and rewards as well as the dismantling of the camps are discussed. If you'd like to support the podcast with a small monthly donation, click this link - https://www.buzzsprout.com/385372/support Support the show…

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The Soviet Gulag System - Part Four - The Work 24:29

1+ y ago24:29

24:29

Send us a text Today, we discuss the work done in the Gulags. Brutal and sometimes absurd, work was the reason for the people to populate the prisoner camps. If you'd like to support the podcast with a small monthly donation, click this link - https://www.buzzsprout.com/385372/support Support the show…

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The Soviet Gulag System - Part Three - Life in the Gulag 26:30

1+ y ago26:30

26:30

Send us a text Today, we continue our series about the Soviet Gulag with first-hand accounts of life within the camps. If you'd like to support the podcast with a small monthly donation, click this link - https://www.buzzsprout.com/385372/support Support the show

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The Soviet Gulag System - Part Two - The Women 26:00

1+ y ago26:00

26:00

Send us a text Today, we talk about some of the experiences of women related to the gulag experience. If you'd like to support the podcast with a small monthly donation, click this link - https://www.buzzsprout.com/385372/support Support the show

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The Soviet Gulag System - Part One 24:40

1+ y ago24:40

24:40

Send us a text Today, we begin a five-part series on one of the most tragic institutions in Soviet history, the Gulag. If you'd like to support the podcast with a small monthly donation, click this link - https://www.buzzsprout.com/385372/support Support the show

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Fabergé - More Than Just Eggs 25:15

1+ y ago25:15

25:15

Send us a text Today, we discuss the history House of Fabergé, and the incredible jewelry they produced, especially the royal eggs. If you'd like to support the podcast with a small monthly donation, click this link - https://www.buzzsprout.com/385372/support Support the show

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The Hermitage 25:03

1+ y ago25:03

25:03

Send us a text Today, we take a tour of the famed St. Petersburg museum, the Hermitage. We will also recount the history of the museum from its founding in 1703 until today. If you'd like to support the podcast with a small monthly donation, click this link - https://www.buzzsprout.com/385372/support Support the show…

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The Moscow Show Trials 27:38

1+ y ago27:38

27:38

Send us a text 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

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Mikhail Kutuzov - Military Genius and Napoleon's Nemesis - Part Five 32:03

1+ y ago32:03

32:03

Send us a text Today, we end our five-part series with Kutuzov defeating Napoleon Bonaparte. Unfortunately, he would die only a few month after expelling the French General from Russia. If you'd like to support the podcast with a small monthly donation, click this link - https://www.buzzsprout.com/385372/support Support the show…

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Mikhail Kutuzov - Military Genius and Napoleon's Nemesis - Part Four 24:57

1+ y ago24:57

24:57

Send us a text Today, we cover the beginnings of the war against Napoleon Bonaparte. The failures of the generals leading the war effort would eventually lead to the appointment of Mikhail Kutuzov as head of the Russian army. If you'd like to support the podcast with a small monthly donation, click this link - https://www.buzzsprout.com/385372/supp…

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Mikhail Kutuzov - Military Genius and Napoleon's Nemesis - Part Three 26:47

1+ y ago26:47

26:47

Send us a text Today, we cover the period right before the Russian army goes into full attack mode against Napoleon's Grand Armee. Kutuzov has been busy with a number of different assignments and the death of two Tsars. If you'd like to support the podcast with a small monthly donation, click this link - https://www.buzzsprout.com/385372/support Su…

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Mikhail Kutuzov - Military Genius & Napoleon's Nemesis - Part Two 24:07

1+ y ago24:07

24:07

Send us a text Today, we continue following the incredible career of General Mikhail Kutuzov. We also recount two episodes where his life hanged by a thread. If you'd like to support the podcast with a small monthly donation, click this link - https://www.buzzsprout.com/385372/support Support the show…

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Mikhail Kutuzov - Military Genius & Napoleon's Nemesis - Part One 26:09

1+ y ago26:09

26:09

Send us a text Today, we begin a five-part series on one of Russia's greatest military geniuses, Mikhail Kutuzov. This period of Russian history would lay the groundwork for the revolutions of the early 20th century. If you'd like to support the podcast with a small monthly donation, click this link - https://www.buzzsprout.com/385372/support Suppo…

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