The Russian Empire History Podcast
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1.49 - Go and take Kyiv
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
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
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
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
Vsevolods son, Vladimir Monomakh, finally accepts the people of Kyivs call to take the throne.
1.44 - Svyatopolk II
As the ruling family expands, Rus faces another succession. Will there be war? Or a new agreement?
1.43 - The Yaroslavichi
The sons of Yaroslav divide Rus among themselves. How long will they live in peace?
1.42 - The Testament of Yaroslav
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
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
As the last brother standing, Yaroslav has finally become the sole ruler of Rus. What will he do now?