Russia, Land of the Tsars

Russia, Land of the Tsars

The history of the Russian Tsars.

Documentary

Seasons

1. Episode 1

Air Date: 2003-05-26

Russian history from the 9th century to Ivan the Terrible.

2. Episode 2

Air Date: 2003-05-26

Details the chaos after Ivan the Terrible's death, the introduction of serfdom and the expansion of Russia under Peter the Great.

3. Episode 3

Air Date: 2003-05-27

Fight for power after Peter died, Empress Elizabeth takes control and the rise of Catherine the Great. Followed by Paul's disastrous reign and Alexander's war against Napoleon.

4. Episode 4

Air Date: 2003-05-27

Nicholas fights the Crimean War, Alexander the Second attempts to modernize while clamping down on dissent, the Sino-Russian War under Nicholas the Seconds and the rise of Marxism under the Bolsheviks.

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Rating

10.0/10

Release Date

2003-05-26

Episodes

4 (1 seasons)

Status

Ended

Cast

Cynthia Whittaker

Cynthia Whittaker

Ewan Bailey

Ewan Bailey

Edward Herrmann

Edward Herrmann

Michelle Maryk

Michelle Maryk