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It's Yuri Long-Arm's turn to be the new Kievan prince, and the first time we advance in time since Viacheslav I! He founds a whole slew of new cities, especially one on the Moskva river. Wonder if that'll ever be important.

Recommendations:

Brendan - ⁠⁠Hollow Land: Israel's Architecture of Occupation by Eyal Weizman

Roberto - The New Roman Empire by Anthony Kaldellis

Music Used:

Moskau by Dschinghis Khan

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Iziaslav has now taken Kiev from the short-ruling Igor. Will he steer Rus clear from the ongoing civil war for power, or just lead it further down the path of destruction? And what's all that thunder?

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Recommendations:

Brendan - ⁠Ten Myths About Israel by Ilan Pappe⁠

Roberto - ⁠⁠⁠Kingdom Come: Deliverance

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⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Песня защитников Москвы/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠March of the Defenders of Moscow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Intro)

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Хочу Перемень - Кино/I want Change by Kino⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Outro)

Miracles sound effect provided by Pontifacts

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The throne gets taken over by Igor II. Will he be able to hold onto power like his brother did? Or will he need to figure out how to get out of this situation?

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Recommendations:

Brendan - The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine by Ilan Pappe

Roberto - ⁠⁠⁠GO VISIT GEORGIA (THE COUNTRY)

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⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Песня защитников Москвы/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠March of the Defenders of Moscow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Intro)

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Хочу Перемень - Кино/I want Change by Kino⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Outro)

Miracles sound effect provided by Pontifacts

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Brendan and I review the Russian film Viking, based on the life of Vladimir the Great. This is to hold you guys over until Episode 20. Igor II can come out. Enjoy

Patrons. Expect Pushkin out before Igor II.

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Thank you all for your continued support as Roberto deals with new health issues, intense work schedule, his master's, and trip to Georgia!

We will be releasing again in June, and hopefully, much more consistently. I do want to get to Alexander Nevsky.

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The Dynasty of Chernigov returns to the throne! Hordes of Cumans! The Monomakhi line is upset! Will Vsevolod be victorious in his goals of conquest?

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Recommendations:

Brendan - ⁠100 Years of War in Palestine

Roberto - ⁠⁠Marco Antonio Solis - Mas Que Tu Amigo

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⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Песня защитников Москвы/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠March of the Defenders of Moscow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Intro)

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Хочу Перемень - Кино/I want Change by Kino⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Outro)

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The Dissolution of the Kievan State begins. Will Viacheslav be able to hold it together?

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Recommendations:

Brendan - Capillary (Band)

Roberto - ⁠Persona 5 Royal (Game)

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⁠⁠⁠⁠Песня защитников Москвы/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠March of the Defenders of Moscow⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Intro)

⁠⁠⁠⁠Хочу Перемень - Кино/I want Change by Kino⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Outro)

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Kievan Rus started with Novgorod, and begins its decline with the loss of Novgorod. Witness the start of the Republic of Novgorod, and the ruler who managed to get it on that track.

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Recommendations:

Brendan - The Searcher by Nuovo Testamento

Roberto - Harper's Ferry, West Virginia

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⁠⁠⁠Песня защитников Москвы/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠March of the Defenders of Moscow⁠⁠⁠ (Intro)

⁠⁠⁠Хочу Перемень - Кино/I want Change by Kino⁠⁠⁠ (Outro)

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Happy Holidays! To kick it off, here is our thoughts on the ballet: The Nutcracker!

To watch, here is the one we watched by the Astrakhan Ballet and Opera Theater.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hJ9t28D4EI

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Mstislav is dead, long live Yaropolk! Will he be able to hold the Princedom of Rus together?

Recommendations:

Brendan: ⁠Killers of the Flower Moon

Roberto: Beqa Baghashvili

Find Settling the Score at:

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⁠⁠Песня защитников Москвы/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠March of the Defenders of Moscow⁠⁠ (Intro)

⁠⁠Хочу Перемень - Кино/I want Change by Kino⁠⁠ (Outro)

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Wittenberg to Westphalia DND Game that Roberto took place in!Listen to W2W now!

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We go into the reign of the Monomakh family officially with Mstislav. Will he live up to his father's reputation? What makes him so great?

Recommendations:

Brendan: Mono Theory

Roberto: Spider-Man games

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⁠Песня защитников Москвы/⁠⁠⁠March of the Defenders of Moscow⁠ (Intro)

⁠Хочу Перемень - Кино/I want Change by Kino⁠ (Outro)

Mission Impossible Main Theme Rock Version Cover

Kozachok

Record Disk Scratch Sound

Sad Violin Sound Effect

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We review the Viy alongside Pontifacts and Attack of the Final Girls!

Viy 1967 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YmQn6q36HQ

Viy 2014 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZiyUbMWq_LE

Viy Book - https://www.gutenberg.org/files/36238/36238-h/36238-h.htm#Page_187

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This is a Patreon freebie for Halloween. It is the first installment of our 4 part miniseries in reading the Viy by Nikolai Gogol.

Music by Brandon and Derek Fiechter.

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This time, we read the Testament of Vladimir Monomakh, Monomakh's Letter to Oleg of Chernigov, and a Prayer Attributed to Monomakh. Basically, just going through his writings.

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Песня защитников Москвы/⁠March of the Defenders of Moscow (Intro)

Хочу Перемень - Кино/I want Change by Kino (Outro)

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We now go into the rule of Vladimir II Monomakh. The man destined for the Kievan throne. Will he bring a golden age to Rus, or leave it worse than he found it?

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Песня защитников Москвы/⁠March of the Defenders of Moscow (Intro)

Хочу Перемень - Кино/I want Change by Kino (Outro)

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We descend into the life of the final man of the new Rus triumvirate, Vladimir Monomakh, the son of Grand Prince Vsevolod. We take a look at his time as the Prince of Pereyaslavl, and see just how much a man can deal with Sviatopolk II.

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Песня защитников Москвы/⁠March of the Defenders of Moscow (Intro)

Хочу Перемень - Кино/I want Change by Kino (Outro)

Rapture by Ross Bugden

Arrow Impact

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Well, just when you think the Yaroslavichi are dead, they come back again. But this time, we see things through the eyes of Oleg, the son of Sviatoslav II Yaroslavich. Oleg is our first guest star, and not a Grand Prince, but he's probably much more consequential than some of the ones we have covered.

Also, more Cumans.

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Recommendations:

Brendan: Post-American by MSPAINT

Roberto: Go Traveling

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Песня защитников Москвы/⁠March of the Defenders of Moscow (Intro)

Хочу Перемень - Кино/I want Change by Kino (Outro)

The Lonely Island - I'm On A Boat ft. T-Pain [Band: Broadway] (Punk Goes Pop Style Cover)

Chop Head Off Sound Effect

Hikanatoi - Epic Byzantine Music

March of the Bogatyri - Epic Russian Music

Hawaiian Dreams royalty free music by Giorgio Di Campo
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This month's Tsar Power episode dives into what is a Balalaika, and is told to us by Brendan, who is into music and instruments way more than Roberto is.

The ‘Adaptability’ of the Balalaika: An Ethnomusicological Investigation of the Russian Traditional Folk Instrument
Balalaika
A Brief History of the Russian Folk Orchestra
Kalinka on the Balalaika https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hH5znHQ9QRY
Человек и кошка/Chelovek i koshka https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jaL79kDUzPM

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Our 1 year anniversary episode where we play DND! Starring Ari and Hallie from Quest Friends, Nobelesse Oblige, and So You Think You Can Rule Persia!

Artwork: Mandy Robertson

Music: Brandon and Derek Fiechter

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Intelligent Speech time! Come see us present on a delectable topic in Soviet History!

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Music: Dance of the Knights by Sergei Prokofyev

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The Yaroslavichi are dead and gone, and now we enter into the rule of Vladimir Mono-, wait, who is this Sviatopolk II guy? And who are those horsemen that keep coming back?

Content Warning: Graphic Blinding 32:40 - 34:29

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Recommendations:

Brendan: Escuela Grind

Roberto: Spend time with friends

Песня защитников Москвы/⁠March of the Defenders of Moscow (Intro)

Хочу Перемень - Кино/I want Change by Kino (Outro)

Horses effect: https://freesound.org/people/vincentmalstaf/sounds/266366/

Eyeball Effect: https://freesound.org/people/jameswrowles/sounds/248254/

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The last of the Yaroslavichi takes control. How will this reign go?

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Brendan:

Roberto: Spanish Tortilla

Music:

Песня защитников Москвы/⁠March of the Defenders of Moscow (Intro)

Хочу Перемень - Кино/I want Change by Kino (Outro)

News Report Music

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In today’s episode Roberto Toro of Tsar Power and Benjamin Jacobs of Why Tho: A Personal Journey Through My Record Collection present Part 2 of a two part crossover. In this crossover Ben reviews an album chosen by Roberto, and visa versa. Those albums are One X by Three Days Grace and Hot by the Squirrel Nut Zippers. In todays episode our dynamic duo discuss candy, heavy metal, publication rights, the MAPL system, and the proper way to cook a steak.

One X - Three Days Grace: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQwPvYVIiaGNTIh8WcBvvDI7fxzWye-Ly

Hot - Squirrel Nut Zippers: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL64ioV6xIjLZPWBnqWKysQwWvdyW3LN3S

13nth Floor Elevators: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiN-7mukU_RHffmSQiUY-wrIPJJu5Ppzn

Gary Glitter (Glam Rocker): https://youtu.be/2r8Ac7JtEaU

Led Zeppelin - Ramble on: https://youtu.be/LzGBQerkvWs

Led Zeppelin, sounding more metal - Whole Lotta Love: https://youtu.be/HQmmM_qwG4k

Evanescence, doing the contrasting verse chorus thing: https://youtu.be/3YxaaGgTQYM

70s Classic Metal

Black Sabbath: https://youtu.be/5s7_WbiR79E

Alice Cooper: https://youtu.be/jXZcJojTucg

Judas Priest: https://youtu.be/WtuoFv4dcwM

Iron Maiden: https://youtu.be/X4bgXH3sJ2Q

80s Glam Metal

Kiss: https://youtu.be/iZq3i94mSsQ

Bon Jovi: https://youtu.be/KrZHPOeOxQQ

Motley Crue: https://youtu.be/d2XdmyBtCRQ

Poison: https://youtu.be/j2r2nDhTzO4

80s and 90s Underground Metal Experiments

Motorhead: https://youtu.be/3mbvWn1EY6g

Metallica: https://youtu.be/6xjJ2XIbGRk

Rollins Band: https://youtu.be/0oB1HT7C9kI

Faith No More: https://youtu.be/ZG_k5CSYKhg

Primus: https://youtu.be/LBQ2305fLeA

Red Hot Chili Peppers: https://youtu.be/QpHj0IdN4DA

Nirvana: https://youtu.be/PbgKEjNBHqM

Pearl Jam: https://youtu.be/aDaOgu2CQtI

Nu Metal

Korn: https://youtu.be/jRGrNDV2mKc

Limp Bizkit: https://youtu.be/JTMVOzPPtiw

Sugar Ray: https://youtu.be/ZOv09aNPYek

Alt Metal

Nickleback: https://youtu.be/T3rXdeOvhNE

Puddle of Mudd: https://youtu.be/I0-lENIRHaM

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In today’s episode Roberto Toro of Tsar Power and Benjamin Jacobs of Why Tho: A Personal Journey Through My Record Collection begin Part 1 of a two part crossover. In this crossover Ben reviews an album chosen by Roberto, and visa versa. Those albums are One X by Three Days Grace and Hot by the Squirrel Nut Zippers. In this episode we discuss album first loves, cool school bus drivers, and the difference between a jewel case and a digipak.

Todays episode was edited by Ben instead of Andrew. I am so, so sorry.

For anyone curious, the $26.00 Roberto used to purchase this album in 2006 is equivalent to $38.93 in 2023 money.

One X - Three Days Grace: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQwPvYVIiaGNTIh8WcBvvDI7fxzWye-Ly

Hot - Squirrel Nut Zippers: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL64ioV6xIjLZPWBnqWKysQwWvdyW3LN3S

Musical Candy Documentary: https://vimeo.com/100220051

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The second of three Grand Princes of Kiev that ruled while Iziaslav was away. This time, it's his younger brother Sviatoslav. Will he live up to his ancestor's name? Or will he be cut to pieces by the Cuman onslaught?

Find Ranking '76 at:
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Recommendations:
Brendan: Dolores Catherino
Roberto: Waffle House (Sausage, Egg, and Cheese Grits Bowl)

Music:

Песня защитников Москвы/⁠March of the Defenders of Moscow (Intro)

Хочу Перемень - Кино/I want Change by Kino (Outro)

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Vseslav finds himself as the Grand Prince of Kyiv after a mob places him there. Will he be able to animorph his way to the top?

Find Rejects and Revolutionaries:
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Recommendations:
Brendan: Raw (2016 Film)
Roberto: The Witch and the Tsar by Olesya Salnikova Gilmore

Sound Effects used:
The Sorcerer's Apprentice
Orthodox Bells

(Thanks to Kyle from Quest Friends for the Assistance in combining them! | Quest Friends)
https://freesound.org/people/NaturesTemper/sounds/398430/
https://freesound.org/people/Aleks41/sounds/406063/
https://freesound.org/people/Bertsz/sounds/524305/
https://freesound.org/people/Timbre/sounds/221683/
https://freesound.org/people/sushiman2000/sounds/643876/
https://freesound.org/people/Planman/sounds/208111/
https://freesound.org/people/freakinbehemoth/sounds/243400/
https://freesound.org/people/Speedenza/sounds/168180/

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Iziaslav takes the throne after the death of Yaroslav the Wise. While not the original and wanted heir, as the next eldest son he takes on the mantle of responsibility. Will he hold onto the promise he made to Yaroslav to work with his brothers, or will the Rurikid fratricidal nature continue for the key to Kyiv?

Find The History of Persia on:
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Recommendations:
Brendan: A Tradition of Violence: The History of Deputy Gangs in the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
Roberto: JINJER | Pisces

Sound Effects used: (Thanks to Kyle from Quest Friends for the Assistance in combining them! | Quest Friends)
https://freesound.org/people/NaturesTemper/sounds/398430/
https://freesound.org/people/Aleks41/sounds/406063/
https://freesound.org/people/Bertsz/sounds/524305/
https://freesound.org/people/Timbre/sounds/221683/
https://freesound.org/people/sushiman2000/sounds/643876/
https://freesound.org/people/Planman/sounds/208111/
https://freesound.org/people/freakinbehemoth/sounds/243400/
https://freesound.org/people/Speedenza/sounds/168180/

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We joined a game of Quickdraw! It's better to watch on YouTube!

Hosted by: Ranking '76

Featuring: Pontifacts | Nobelesse Oblige

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After the reign of Sviatopolk the Accursed, we finally enter that of Yaroslav the Wise. However, Yaroslav has quite a few brothers left to deal with. Will his wisdom ensure he keeps the throne of Kyiv?

Find Grand Dukes of the West on:
Twitter | Website | Anchor

Battle Royale: Anne of Kyiv Episode | Pontifacts

Recommendations:
Brendan: Cabo-Boing | baby_explores
Roberto: Cyberpunk: Edgerunners

Music used:
Cinematic Sound FX - Thunder
THUNDER AND RAIN SOUND EFFECT ⛈⚡️
Berserkr - Viking War Chant Music
Mendelssohn's Wedding March

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С Рождеством и Новым Годом! Merry Christmas and Happy New Years! With the Julian Calendar events of Christmas and New Years coming through, we bring to you something to start the actual start of 2023!! I, Roberto, am joined by friend and former professor Alexei to discuss the traditions of Christmas and New Years in Russia!

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We are reviewing our first film for Patreon, the Russian Neo-Crime Noir Drama Film Brat, starting Sergey Bodrov! It's a great film and I hope you enjoy our discussion about it. It's our first time rating a movie, so cut us some slack.

Patreon!

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After the death of Vladimir "the Great", we are pushed into the reign of Sviatopolk. How will his legion of brothers respond to this?

So You Think You Can Rule Persia

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This is a reading of Mariya Moryevna, followed by a discussion of the story, it's similarities to Helen the Beautiful from the History of Saqartvelo Georgia, and an all around fun time with friend of the shows, Elspeth!

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Etsy | Twitter | Battle Royale

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Happy Halloween! This time, we go off to the magical land of Tsarvia while we play along with Quest Friends! Enjoy the episode, give feedback, and listen to Quest Friends. If you like the artwork, go find Mandy Robertson!

Quest Friends!

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Mandy Robertson

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Vladimir takes the throne of Kyiv from his brother, and proceeds to make it his own. How does he become so great?

Content Warning: Instances of Sexual Abuse

Time Stamps: [12:04 - 12:18]; [14:30 - 14:38]; [20:09 - 20:20]

The Alexander Standard

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After Sviatoslav's new job as a goblet takes place, we have his son Yaropolk take the reins of Kyiv and rule over the land. Will he win back the lands his father lost, or will he be surprised at how things go down?

Check out Nobelesse Oblige!

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With the end of Olga's regency, Sviatoslav ascends the throne as the official Grand Prince of Kyiv. Which side of the tree will he fall off of? Igor's or Olga's?

A Flatpack History of Sweden

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After the death of Igor I, we have a new rul- regent? Olga of Kyiv takes the reigns of Kyiv! Will she lead the Grand Princedom to success, or will she leave a piles of ashes in her wake?

Battle Royale: French Monarchs

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We leave Oleg The Seer's rule, and jump right into Igor I's! Will Igor live up to the legacy left behind by his predecessor? Or will he be torn apart from all the stress? Come and find out if he gets to go to the Kremlin or to the Gulag! Content Warning: [6:53 to 7:17] - Flames and Screams; [11:20 to 11:26] - Man Screaming and Flesh Rip Find us on: Facebook | Twitter | Website | Patreon | Ko-Fi

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Here's the poem by Alexander Pushkin! Poem: The Song of the Wise Prince Oleg RU [01:26] EN [06:48] Find us on: Facebook | Twitter | Website | Patreon | Ko-Fi

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This time, we rate Oleg the Seer, Rurik's successor. What things will he do? Will he keep his promise to Rurik and give Igor the throne? Also, what's his obsession with horses? Will he see his way to the party in the Kremlin? Come and find out!

Content Warning: [13:43 to 13:46] - Throat Cutting Sound

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Sound Effects:

Viking Raid by Pawl.D Beats

Throat Slitting by Charlie Pennell Productions

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We are rating Rurik, the founder of the Rurikid dynasty. Will he set the stage for the next 1200+ years?

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And we're here with the intro! It's time for you to learn about who we are, how this podcast is going to work, and find out What is a Tsar? We're also going to briefly talk about the Slavic people, and generally get this show rolling.

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Hello comrades! Tsar Power is a podcast the reviews and ranks the Russian Rulers from Rurik to Putin. Roberto tells the biography of the Russian Ruler (they're not all Tsars!) and Brendan gets to be the captivating audience member. Join us and see if these Russian Rulers get a chance to "Party it out in the Kremlin" or if they get sent "Straight to the Gulag"!

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