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The Romanovs and the Architecture of Imperial Control
This episode moves beyond the well-trodden paths of revolution, spies, and royal tragedy to examine the physical infrastructure of the Russian Empire. We explore how Tsar Nicholas II and his predecessors used urban planning, monumental architecture, and state-sponsored art not just as decoration, but as tools of political control. From the grand boulevards of St. Petersburg to the imposing facades of government buildings in Moscow, these structures were designed to dwarf the individual citizen and elevate the autocracy. We discuss the specific architects like Alexander Gornostayev and the…
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