The Russian Empire History Podcast

The Russian Empire History Podcast


Latest Episodes

1.49 - Go and take Kyiv
April 06, 2024

As the next generation of rulers begins to contest the throne of Kyiv, one of them has a different idea.

1.48 - The Sons of Monomakh Part III
March 23, 2024

Concluding this series, the youngest of the sons of Vladimir Monomakh, Yuri Dolgoruky of Sundial, gets his time in Kyiv.

1.47 - The Sons of Monomakh Part II
March 10, 2024

Vyacheslav, the man who never wishes to leave Turov, takes the throne in Kyiv. But for how long?

1.46 - The Sons of Monomakh Part I
February 24, 2024

Vladimir Monomakhs long and eventful life has ended. As he intended, the throne of Kyiv passes to his son Mstislav, but that does not mean that the path of succession is settled.

1.45 - Vladimir II Monomakh
February 11, 2024

Vsevolods son, Vladimir Monomakh, finally accepts the people of Kyivs call to take the throne.

1.44 - Svyatopolk II
December 22, 2023

As the ruling family expands, Rus faces another succession. Will there be war? Or a new agreement?

1.43 - The Yaroslavichi
November 27, 2023

The sons of Yaroslav divide Rus among themselves. How long will they live in peace?

1.42 - The Testament of Yaroslav
November 11, 2023

As Yaroslav reaches the end of his life, an attempt is made to set the rules of succession in Rus.

SE6 - Rus in Medieval Europe with Christian Raffensperger
October 28, 2023

Christian Raffensperger is Professor of History and Chair of the Department, Kenneth E. Wray Chair in the Humanities, and Director, Emarth Institute for the Public Humanities at Wittenberg University covering Medieval Europe, Russia, and Ukraine. His work

1.41 - Yaroslav the Wise
October 16, 2023

As the last brother standing, Yaroslav has finally become the sole ruler of Rus. What will he do now?