Russian Rulers History Podcast

The son and grandson of Dmitri Donskoi lead Russia through difficult times, avoiding disaster but wearing the Muscovite populace down.

Dmitri Donskoi, hero of the battle of Kulikovo Field was to shatter the myth of Mongol invincibility.

Ivan I or Moneybags, begins to consolidate power into has hands and into the city of Moscow.

Alexander Nevsky was dead and the Mongols were in control. A little town, of no consequence begins its rise through its leader Daniel, Nevsky's little boy.

Alexander Nevsky, the shining light in a sea of darkness, has his life and influence discussed in today's podcast.

In a quick or slap shot of an episode, we delve into the appanage system of inheritance that helped rule Russia and ultimately made it vunerable.

Andrei Bogolyubski, fresh from his destruction of Kiev, sets the stage for autocratic rule in Russia. On the horizon though come the fearsome Mongols.

Yaroslav the Wise and Vladimir Monomakh reign kiev during its zenith which was to come to a swift and brutal end.

Vladimir the Great, the man who helped convert his nation to Christianity and Sviatopolk the Accursed who caused a civil war after Vladimir's death are discussed.

Who are the Russians? In this episode we talk about the early peoples who inhabited this vast land. Also we recount the stories of the founding of the rulers of Kiev, starting with the legendary Rurik.