Today's episode covers the regent of Ivan 5 and Peter I, Sophia Alexseyevna.By markschauss@gmail.com (Mark Schauss).

Yes, I'm back to retell Russian history. Today's episode is on the last Generalissimo of Russia, the undefeated, Alexander Suvorov.By markschauss@gmail.com (Mark Schauss).

Today, I am sharing another episode from my new podcast, Battle Ground History. The contestants from the Villains bracket are Ivan the Terrible versus Charles "Lucky" Luciano.By markschauss@gmail.com (Mark Schauss).

Today, I'm sharing an episode of my new podcast, Battle Ground History with the 1st episode Peter the Great versus Ronald Reagan.By markschauss@gmail.com (Mark Schauss).

After 7 1/2 years of doing Russian history, my new podcast will cover vast reaches of history through a tournament called Battle Ground History. Today, I will share the first episode, a sort of sneak peak before the launch on April 30th, 2018.By markschauss@gmail.com (Mark Schauss).

After 200 plus episodes, it's time to wrap up the Russian Rulers History Podcast. It has been a long journey of over 7 1/2 years, but a memorable one. Thanks to all who have listened!!!By markschauss@gmail.com (Mark Schauss).

Peter the Great is reassessed through the eyes of a number of historians and contemporaries.By markschauss@gmail.com (Mark Schauss).

The five Russian rulers between the titans, Peter and Catherine the Great are reassessed.By markschauss@gmail.com (Mark Schauss).

In today's podcast we look back at the reigns of husband and wife, Peter III and Catherine II.By markschauss@gmail.com (Mark Schauss).

1922 marks the end of the most brutal civil war in human history, the Russian Civil War. Tens of millions of people perished with the Bolsheviks taking complete control.By markschauss@gmail.com (Mark Schauss).

The Russian Civil War is in full swing and things are not looking good for the Bolsheviks. Find out how they handled the heat.By markschauss@gmail.com (Mark Schauss).

The beginning of the Russian Civil War started the day the Provisional Government was overthrown. Millions would die over the coming five years.By markschauss@gmail.com (Mark SChauss).

The prelude to the Russian Civil War is today's topic.By markschauss@gmail.com (Mark Schauss).

In today's podcast, we talk about the leaders of the Red's, the Black's and the Poles.By markschauss@gmail.com (Mark Schauss).

We will begin the discussion about the Russian Civil War with the commanders of the White Army's.By markschauss@gmail.com (Mark Schauss).

Today, we review the reign of Tsar Paul, son of Catherine the Great.By markschauss@gmail.com (Mark Schauss).

The three Tsar's named Alexander and Nicholas I, helped steer their dynasty towards its doom.By markschauss@gmail.com (Mark Schauss).

Which previous Russian Ruler could have saved the Romanov's? We look at seven potentials.By markschauss@gmail.com (Mark Schauss).

Today we ask the question, what if? What if Vladimir Lenin had lived another 10 or 20 years longer. What would that have done to the history of the Soviet Union?By markschauss@gmail.com (Mark Schauss).

Henchmen Mikoyan, Molotov, Suslov, Voroshilov and Zhdanov get covered today.By markschauss@gmail.com (Mark Schauss).

The henchmen of Stalin and Khrushchev were to be complicit in the murder of millions of people during the 1920's through the 50's.By markschauss@gmail.com (Mark Schauss).

Trofim Lysenko was one of the greatest charlatans of all time. He set back Soviet biology for decades.By markschauss@gmail.com (Mark Schauss).

As the Soviet leadership ages, the USSR is caught in a stagnant and corrupt era.By markschauss@gmail.com (Mark Schauss).

During the era of stagnation, the USSR was ruled by three men, Leonid Brezhnev, Yuri Andropov and Konstantin Chernenko.By markschauss@gmail.com (Mark Schauss).

In today's podcast we take another look at the life and times of Mikhail Gorbachev.By markschauss@gmail.com (Mark Schauss).

We review the life and legacy of the first Russian President, Boris Yeltsin.By markschauss@gmail.com (Mark Schauss).

A quick update on the podcast future.By markschauss@gmail.com (Mark Schauss).

We will be retracing all of the Russian Rulers, in reverse, starting with Vladimir Putin. This series will be more subjective than past episodes.By markschauss@gmail.com (Mark Schauss).

Ukraine has suffered through numerous wars and famines throughout the years. It helps explain what is going on there today.By markschauss@gmail.com (Mark Schauss).

Ukraine is as much of a part of the history of Russia, as Russia is itself. Join us as we cover its 1000+ history.By markschauss@gmail.com (Mark Schauss).

Famines have been a driving force behind many societal changes in Russian history. We will cover five major ones in today's podcast.By markschauss@gmail.com (Mark Schauss).

Pushkin is deep in debt, gets married, censored by the government then dies in a duel at the age of 37.By markschauss@gmail.com (Mark Schauss).

Pushkin graduated from the Lycee but falls into a life of debauchery and liberalism that gets him into lots of trouble.By markschauss@gmail.com (Mark Schauss).

In today's podcast, we cover the early years of one of Russia's greatest poets, Alexander Pushkin.By markschauss@gmail.com (Mark Schauss).

This episode follows the last years of one of the greatest writers in history, Leo Tolstoy.By markschauss@gmail.com (Mark Schauss).

Tolstoy's marriage is somewhat infamous. What is not are two of his greatest works, War and Peace and Anna Karenina.By markschauss@gmail.com (Mark Schauss).

Leo Tolstoy heads to the Crimean War in Sevastopol, then takes two trips through Europe.By markschauss@gmail.com (Mark Schauss).

Leo Tolstoy submits his first book, Childhood, for publication. It is met with wild enthusiasm.By markschauss@gmail.com (Mark Schauss).

Leo Tolstoy deals with growing up, moving to Kazan and deciding what to do with his life.By markschauss@gmail.com (Mark Schauss).

Leo Tolstoy, one of the greatest writers in world history had quite a tumultuous childhood.By markschauss@gmail.com (Mark Schauss).

In this episode, we concentrate on the serfs and their life on the Russian country estate.By markschauss@gmail.com (Mark Schauss).

The Russian country estate before the Russian Revolution was a beautiful place for the noble family.By markschauss@gmail.com (Mark Schauss).

Leon Trotsky goes from one of the most powerful men in Russia to being in exile and finally murdered in 1940.By markschauss@gmail.com (Mark Schauss).

Between 1905 and 1817 Trotsky escaped from Siberia and headed to Europe awaiting the right moment to return to Russia.By markschauss@gmail.com (Mark Schauss).

Today, we cover the early years of Lev Bronstein, known to us as Leon Trotsky.By markschauss@gmail.com (Mark Schauss).

Feodor Dostoyevsky is considered one of the literary giants of Russia. His sometimes tragic life inspired many of his incredible writings.By markschauss@gmail.com (Mark Schauss).

Starting a new series on the culture of Russia, we begin with the legendary composer and musician, Pyotr Tchaikovsky.By markschauss@gmail.com (Mark Schauss).

In today's podcast we discuss whether the Mongol Invasion of 1240 had any impact on Russia.By markschauss@gmail.com (Mark Schauss).

The aftermath of the Crimean War caused a shift in power within Europe with clear winners and losers.By markschauss@gmail.com (Mark Schauss).

The war, dragging on for almost 2 years, needed to come to an end. The men were dying of disease and botched military planning. It was time.By markschauss@gmail.com (Mark Schauss).