Inspired by the pioneer of history podcasts, 12 Byzantine Rulers, Schauss is intent on telling us the history of Russia, by successively treating the Princes of Kiev, Novgorod and ultimately Moscow. This project should stretch over a dozen centuries and after four episodes has reached the twelfth century. Already, Schauss feels it is not enough to talk just rulers and he has announced to add rubrics with other influential figures.As indicated, there is a lot of quality improvement still needed. The third episode has below standard audio and Schauss should also invest more practice in his text as to be able to more fluently read it when recording. Nevertheless Schauss is giving us a historic overview you are not getting elsewhere.
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I heartily agree with your summary.
This is a fine project which could become a most excellent podcast.
He has set himself a fearsome task as regards those Russian and Slav names. I reckon a few practise runs would help the flow of narrative and avoid it being tripped up by fearsome somethingavitch and thingumovsky.
Thanks for the comments and suggestions. Will work on the audio issues. The pronunciations are difficult but I've nailed most of them. Helps that I know a little Russian. Still they are tongue twisters for sure. The cities that no longer exist are the hardest.
@Jim - thanks. Always good to see we agree
@Mark - good luck with that. We are all looking forward to your follow-up
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