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Catherine the Great and the Cossack Rebellion of Pugachev
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the Pugachev Rebellion (1773-1775), the largest peasant uprising in Russian history, which shook Catherine the Great's throne. They delve into the enigmatic figure of Yemelyan Pugachev, a Don Cossack who claimed to be the resurrected Tsar Peter III, rallying Cossacks, serfs, and Old Believers with promises of freedom and land. The conversation covers the rebellion's spread across the Volga and Ural regions, the siege of Orenburg, and the brutal reprisals after its suppression. They discuss the impact on Catherine's policies, including the…
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