Listen free for 30 days

Listen with offer

  • History of Russia: Kievan Rus to Vladimir Putin, Tsars and Revolutions

  • All Shaping Russian Culture and Russian History
  • By: Ian Maslow
  • Narrated by: Bob Sterry
  • Length: 2 hrs and 18 mins
  • 3.0 out of 5 stars (4 ratings)
Offer ends May 1st, 2024 11:59PM GMT. Terms and conditions apply.
£7.99/month after 3 months. Renews automatically.
Pick 1 audiobook a month from our unmatched collection - including bestsellers and new releases.
Listen all you want to thousands of included audiobooks, Originals, celeb exclusives, and podcasts.
Access exclusive sales and deals.
£7.99/month after 30 days. Renews automatically. See here for eligibility.
Pick 1 audiobook a month from our unmatched collection - including bestsellers and new releases.
Listen all you want to thousands of included audiobooks, Originals, celeb exclusives, and podcasts.
Access exclusive sales and deals.
History of Russia: Kievan Rus to Vladimir Putin, Tsars and Revolutions cover art

History of Russia: Kievan Rus to Vladimir Putin, Tsars and Revolutions

By: Ian Maslow
Narrated by: Bob Sterry
Get this deal Try for £0.00

Pay £99p/month. After 3 months pay £7.99/month. Renews automatically. See terms for eligibility.

£7.99/month after 30 days. Renews automatically. See here for eligibility.

Buy Now for £6.39

Buy Now for £6.39

Pay using card ending in
By completing your purchase, you agree to Audible's Conditions of Use and authorise Audible to charge your designated card or any other card on file. Please see our Privacy Notice, Cookies Notice and Interest-based Ads Notice.

Listeners also enjoyed...

History of Empires: Rise and Fall of the Greatest Empires in History! cover art
Bully of Asia cover art
Fidel Castro and Che Guevara: The Legends of the Cuban Revolution cover art
The Ottoman Empire: From Beginning to End cover art
The Roman Republic: A Captivating Guide to the Rise and Fall of the Roman Republic, SPQR and Roman Politicians Such as Julius Caesar and Cicero cover art
Ancient Greece cover art
The Unification of Germany: The History and Legacy of the German Empire’s Establishment cover art
Ancient Rome: A Captivating Introduction to the Roman Republic, the Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire, and the Byzantine Empire cover art
Adolf Hitler and Joseph Stalin: Two Predator Leaders. The Biography Collection cover art
Napoleon cover art
Vietnam War: A History from Beginning to End cover art
History's Worst Dictators cover art
The Treaty of Versailles: A Captivating Guide to the Peace Treaty That Ended World War 1 and Its Impact on Germany and the Rise of Adolf Hitler cover art
World War I: A History from Beginning to End cover art
The History of Britain in 50 Events cover art
Haitian Revolution: A Captivating Guide to the Abolition of Slavery cover art

Summary

New and updated version released in June 2017

The Eurasian continent is dominated by Russia - the country whose history and destiny have unfolded there throughout the centuries. From the Kievan Rus’ to Vladimir Putin, this book presents the highlights of this country’s history - the elements that shaped its future and influenced its development.  

Empires aren’t built in a day. Russia makes no exception to this rule. Over the centuries, this country has been both a victim and an attacker, attaining, at times, the peak of military genius and civilization.  

This book includes an outline of each significant phase in Russia’s history. The purpose is to highlight the features that characterize Russia, its victories, and failures.  

In this respect, one will come to realize how the Russian Federation earned such a prominent place in the world.  

Get acquainted with the personalities that made Russia what it is today, namely: Vladimir the Great, Ivan the Terrible, Peter the Great, Catherine the Great, Joseph Stalin, Vladimir Putin, and many others. This book takes you through the major events that shaped Russia: the reigns of Ivan the Terrible, Peter the Great, Imperial Russia, the Bolshevik Revolution, Stalin’s domination, the two World Wars, the Cold War and the end of the USSR. Since the reign of the first Russian ruler - Prince Oleg - this country was led by two types of leaders: visionary and barely competent.

Everything about Russia’s history is attractive. It experienced a range of paradigm shifts that brought the country on the edge of collapse for repeated times.

Rediscover this empire’s individuality and start your journey through Russia’s history today!

©2017 Lean Stone Publishing (P)2017 Lean Stone Publishing
  • Unabridged Audiobook
  • Categories: History

What listeners say about History of Russia: Kievan Rus to Vladimir Putin, Tsars and Revolutions

Average customer ratings
Overall
  • 3 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    1
  • 4 Stars
    1
  • 3 Stars
    0
  • 2 Stars
    1
  • 1 Stars
    1
Performance
  • 2.5 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    1
  • 4 Stars
    0
  • 3 Stars
    0
  • 2 Stars
    1
  • 1 Stars
    1
Story
  • 3.5 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    0
  • 4 Stars
    1
  • 3 Stars
    2
  • 2 Stars
    0
  • 1 Stars
    0

Reviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.

Sort by:
Filter by:
  • Overall
    2 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    2 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    3 out of 5 stars

Quality issues spoil an otherwise decent overview

Patched up, substandard audio quality interrupt what is otherwise an okay book and narrator. The audio needs to be checked and fixed before it should be available on sale. Moving past this, the book is a high level fairly short overview on Russia. A good starting point.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    1 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    1 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    3 out of 5 stars

awkwardly phrased

I wasn't impressed with this book and at times it was very confusing. I wouldn't recommend it.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!