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Romanovs and the Imperial Finances
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the complex financial machinery that sustained the Romanov dynasty from the time of Peter the Great through Nicholas II. They discuss the establishment of the State Bank, the role of Sergei Witte in industrializing Russia, and the controversial poll tax known as podushnaya podat. The conversation delves into how the empire funded its vast military expansions, managed its debt during wars like the Russo-Japanese War, and struggled with rural poverty despite imperial wealth. Listeners will learn about specific figures like Ivan Vyshnegradsky and Nikolai…
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