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The Romanovs and the Silk Road's Forgotten Trade
This episode explores the intricate web of trade, diplomacy, and cultural exchange that defined the Russian Empire’s relationship with Central Asia and China during the nineteenth century. We examine how the Romanovs navigated the complexities of the Great Game while simultaneously fostering economic ties through the Treaty of Kyakhta and the Trans-Caspian Railway. Listeners will discover the role of merchants like the Bakhrushin family, the strategic importance of Orenburg as a gateway to the East, and the diplomatic nuances between Tsar Alexander II and Qing Dynasty officials. The narrative…
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