This time around we’ll be looking at the events that unfolded in the years 1761 and 1762 which, as the title suggests, sadly involves the end of the line for the Empress Elizabeth. But, in an age when Russia had no clearly defined order of succession, much like today, no one was entirely sure what or who would happen next. For one person though, th…

This time around we’ll be covering the years 1759 and 1760. Years in which the Grand Duchess Catherine and Frederick the Great will be taking stock of their own respective situations and enacting plans to safeguard their own respective futures. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

It's Spring 1758 and Grand Duchess Catherine is attempting to extricate herself from yet another difficult situation. Meanwhile, over in Prussia, Frederick the Great, despite having just won major battles against the French and the Austrians, is trying to work out how to deal with the enemies that still surround him in every direction. One of them …

This week we’ll be putting the seven years war to one side whilst we concentrate instead on events that took place in Russia during 1757 and 1758 which, in no particular order, include the reasons for, and the political and personal fallout from, that Russian withdrawal, Catherine and Stansislaus’s affair, the Empress Elizabeth’s health and Peter’s…

It's 1757 and for the first time in a long time the Russian army gets to flex its muscles. Click on one of the links below to join the Boyar Duma where for a small monthly subscription you'll receive the following - Exclusive membership of the Boyar Duma and a shout out on the Podcast Ad-free podcasts At least one members only episode per month Gen…

In this episode we’ll be taking a closer look at the affair between Catherine and Poniatowsky and we’ll be checking in on yet another health scare. But as interesting as those subjects are, we'll be spending the majority of our time getting to grips with some new, major developments on the European diplomatic front - developments that would turn th…

This time around there are Just two main items on the agenda - The Empress Elizabeth’s ongoing, and so-far frustrated efforts, to secure the Romanov succession and the political machinations and intrigues that would eventually lead to the outbreak of the Seven Years War. Oh and finally and as indicated by the title there is someone from outside of …

This week, probably much to everyone's relief, we will be taking a break from the ceaseless round of court intrigue and instead we’ll be looking at what else was going on in Russia during the Elizabethan age. What else, apart from pilgrimages, cross-dressing balls, and controlling her dynasties destiny was Elizabeth up to and what was going on, awa…

This week, I'm afraid, it's more court based chicanery and Intrigue (hence the title). However to avoid just doing a rinse and repeat, I’m going to speed things up a bit and the aim will be to get from where we are now, which is 1748, right through to the year 1753 where we will start to see that both at home and abroad, things were beginning to ta…

This week we’ll be covering the years between 1745 and 1748 and looking at how Peter, Catherine and Elizabeth were all getting along through the events and outcomes related to yet another series of court intrigues and incidents Plus we'll invetigate the European diplomatic and political scene in the aftermath of the recent war and then finally we’l…

In this weeks episode we rejoin the main chronological narrative and take a look at the ups and downs of our key characters during 1744 and 1745.. On the up were the Empress Elizabeth, Sophie of Anhalt Zerbst, Maria Theresa of Austria and Alexei Bestuzhev Sliding down were Johanna of Brunswick and Frederick the great And Peter Fyodorovich..... well…

In this episode we take a step back from the goings on at the Russian court and the war of the Austrian Succession and instead take a peek at the overall state of the Russian Empire and the overall state of Eliazabeth’s mind. Click on one of the links below to join the Boyar Duma where for a small monthly subscription you'll receive the following -…

It's January 1744 and Peter Fyodorovich the heir to the Russian throne and his aunt Elizabeth have got some German visitors to entertain and one of them is the almost 15 year old Sophie Friederike Auguste of Anhalt-Zerbst. In the meantime Prussia and France are again plotting against Bestuzhev and the Austrian empress, Maria Theresa, has her eyes o…

This weeks episode is centered around the eponymous Lopukhina Conspiracy but who is doing the conspiring and who is being conspired against? Plus events in Sweden are brought to a head, George II, the King of England gets involved in the war of the Austrian Succession, things take a downward turn for the Brunswicks and the Empress Elizabeth goes ba…

Elizabeth has been busy putting her house in order which means that I have a number of loose ends to tie up. Plus we get to meet a distant relative and we'll also see what's been going on with the Austrians, French and Prussians. Click on one of the links below to join the Boyar Duma where for a small monthly subscription you'll receive the followi…

Elizabeth Petrovna is the new empress of Russia. However, she's busy getting her house in order and there is a coronation to plan. So whilst she's off doing that, we'll undertake a quick retrospective of Anna Ivanovna's reign and then we'll take a look at the causes, and the initial events, of the War of the Austrian Succession. Click on one of the…

Today in a slightly longer episode than normal we’ll be covering the period between October 1740 and December 1741 which is 15 months and not a year but I think you’ll agree that ‘The 15 months of living dangerously’ doesn’t quite have the same ring to it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

If you want to sign up to get members only episodes, early access to general release episodes, ad free content and written transcripts, for the price of a cup of coffee a month, then you can in a couple of ways You can sign-up via the podcast website https://www.historyofrussia.net/ just click on the membership page or the Patreon Logo on the home …

Diplomacy with with the Persians, war with the Ottomans, an outbreak of Bubonic Plague and reform on the home front - plus I pronounce 'L'Hermitage' in a really strange way... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By historyofrussia

After a couple of decades of peace most of Europe get's back to a more normal state of affairs with The War of the Polish Succession. Meanwhile back in Moscow, Anna had her own succesion decision to make and Elizabeth Petrovna needed to be careful. To sign-up for membership of the Boyar Duma Go to the podcast website https://www.historyofrussia.net…

A look at Anna's early life, her first three years in charge of Russia and what went on at court - allegedly..... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By historyofrussia

The Supreme Privy Council finds itself in charge of Russia's fate - but will it's scheming be successful? Oh, and someone catches Smallpox... To sign-up for membership of the Boyar Duma Go to the podcast website https://www.historyofrussia.net and visit the Membership Page or the Patreon Logo on the home page Or go to patreon.com/historyofrussia Or…

The Prince takes the 11 year old Peter II under his wing (or thinks that he does) Website https://www.historyofrussia.net Twitter HistoryRussia1 Email nordicworld@outlook.com To sign-up for membership of the Boyar Duma Go to the podcast website https://www.historyofrussia.net and visit the Membership Page or the Patreon Logo on the home page Or go …

This week we’ll be taking a closer look at the Supreme Privy council, Plus we’ll get to see how Russia and Great Britain almost came to blows and how Menshikov managed to get his daughter engaged to a member of the established imperial family. To sign-up for membership of the Boyar Duma Go to the podcast website https://www.historyofrussia.net and …

The Subscription service is live! To sign-up Go to the podcast website https://www.historyofrussia.net and visit the Membership Page or the Patreon Logo on the home page Or go to patreon.com/historyofrussia Or download the Patreon app - just search for patreon in either the the Apple App store or the Google play store Hosted on Acast. See acast.com…

Catherine I becomes Autocrat and Russia's first Empress But is she the one in charge? Contact Details - Website https://www.historyofrussia.net Twitter HistoryRussia1 Email nordicworld@outlook.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By historyofrussia

If you haven't already guessed, this week's episode is all about the Cossacks and the Tatars..... For further reading on the Age of Enlightenment - the-age-of-enlightenment Contact Details - Website https://www.historyofrussia.net Twitter HistoryRussia1 Email nordicworld@outlook.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

This week it’s state of the nation time again but with a twist because instead of just looking at Russia we’ll be covering what was going on with Russia’s neighbours, then Europe and finally, the rest of the world in the year 1725 Website https://www.historyofrussia.net Twitter HistoryRussia1 Email nordicworld@outlook.com Hosted on Acast. See acast…

This week we cover Peter the Great's reputation and legacy and take a look at who's in the frame to become the next ruler of Russia Website https://www.historyofrussia.net Twitter HistoryRussia1 Email nordicworld@outlook.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By historyofrussia

This week we analyse the death of Alexei Petrovich, take a checkpoint of Russia in 1721, look at events between 1721 and 1725 and then finally cover Peter's declining health.... Website https://www.historyofrussia.net Twitter HistoryRussia1 Email nordicworld@outlook.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

This week we look at the creation of a new city and how Peter got along with his son and heir, Alexei. Website https://www.historyofrussia.net Twitter HistoryRussia1 Email nordicworld@outlook.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By historyofrussia

We reach the defining phase of the Great Northern War, cover the severe winter of 1708/09, and take a look at Peter's new brains trust. Website https://www.historyofrussia.net Twitter HistoryRussia1 Email nordicworld@outlook.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By historyofrussia

Denmark, Poland/Saxony and Russia want to crush Sweden. Charles XII, the Swedish King, has other ideas..... Period covered - 1701 to 1706 Website https://www.historyofrussia.net Twitter HistoryRussia1 Email nordicworld@outlook.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By historyofrussia

Peter's back in Moscow and change is in the air... Website https://www.historyofrussia.net Twitter HistoryRussia1 Email nordicworld@outlook.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By historyofrussia

Tsar Peter goes to Europe on a shipbuilding/diplomacy/drinking trip Website https://www.historyofrussia.net Twitter HistoryRussia1 Email nordicworld@outlook.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By historyofrussia

This week we cover Peter's overall aims and ambitions, take a further look at the all Joking all Drunken Synod of Fools and Jesters, and see how Russia fares against the Ottomans during the Azov campaign. Website https://www.historyofrussia.net Twitter HistoryRussia1 Email nordicworld@outlook.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info…

This week's episode sees the start of a multi-part series all about the life and times of Peter the Great. Part 1 takes a look at Peter's early years and covers the period between 1672 and 1696 Website https://www.historyofrussia.net Twitter HistoryRussia1 Email nordicworld@outlook.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

A birds-eye view of Russia and the world in 1689 plus listener questions answered. (hopefully...) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By historyofrussia

If you've got a question on Russian History then get it to me by Thursday 21st July via - The Website https://www.historyofrussia.net using the get in touch or voicemail options or Twitter HistoryRussia1 or Email nordicworld@outlook.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By historyofrussia

Sophia and Golitsyn are in charge but Peter is starting to flex his muscles... Period Covered: 1682 - 1689 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By historyofrussia

The Miloslavskys strike back! Period Covered: 1682 Website https://www.historyofrussia.net Twitter HistoryRussia1 Email nordicworld@outlook.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By historyofrussia

Tsar Alexei is dead, long live Tsar Fyodor - except..... he's ill, Russia is fighting the Ottomans and the Romanovs are divided. Period Covered 1676 - 1682 Website https://www.historyofrussia.net Twitter HistoryRussia1 Email nordicworld@outlook.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

This week we take a look at how Russian Society was organised in the late 17th Century and in particular, how the institution of serfdom had developed. Website https://www.historyofrussia.net Twitter HistoryRussia1 Email nordicworld@outlook.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

This week we look at the various wars Tsar Alexei was invoved in and then finish off the episode by summing up his life and reign. Website https://www.historyofrussia.net Twitter HistoryRussia1 Email nordicworld@outlook.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By historyofrussia

Russia's version of Henry II vs Thomas Becket... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By historyofrussia

This week we summarise and conclude Tsar Mikhail's time in charge and take a first look at his son and heir, Aleksei. Period Covered; 1645 - 1649 'Hi Everyone' in Polish = cześć wszystkim Website https://www.historyofrussia.net Twitter HistoryRussia1 Email nordicworld@outlook.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

This week we take a look at the entwined history of Russia and Ukraine (and a tiny bit of Belarus) and then I take a stab at predicting what's likely to happen next... Website https://www.historyofrussia.net Twitter HistoryRussia1 Email nordicworld@outlook.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

This week we cover some background to recent events in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth and Sweden, and then take a look at the remainder of Tsar Mikhail Romanov's (and Filaret's) time in charge of Russia. Period Covered 1619 -1645 Website https://www.historyofrussia.net Twitter HistoryRussia1 Email nordicworld@outlook.com Hosted on Acast. See ac…

The time of troubles is over and there's a new Tsar and a new dynasty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By historyofrussia

The madness continues but there is just a chink of light at the end of the tunnel... Twitter HistoryRussia1 Email nordicworld@outlook.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By historyofrussia