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Catherine the Great and the Pugachev Rebellion
In this episode of The Romanov Dynasty, Lucas and Luna explore a turning point that nearly shattered Catherine the Great's empire: the Pugachev Rebellion of 1773–1775. They trace the origins of the uprising in the Yaik Cossack host, the mythology surrounding the false tsar Emelyan Pugachev, and the brutal serfdom that fueled a massive peasant war. The conversation covers key battles like the siege of Orenburg, the spread of rebellion along the Volga, and the eventual capture and execution of Pugachev. Lucas explains how Catherine responded with military force and administrative reform…
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