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Imperial Russia

History 102 with WhatifAltHist's Rudyard Lynch and Austin Padgett

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The Czarist Regime: Culture of Servitude and Power

This chapter examines the oppressive dynamics of Russian society under czarist rule, where governmental control stifled social opposition and fostered a culture of servitude among the nobility and peasantry. It highlights the historical impacts of the Mongol Empire, the significant role of the church in governance, and the challenges faced by Russia in its struggle for autonomy. Through the lens of historical figures like Ivan the Terrible, the narrative contrasts Russia's unique political landscape with that of Western Europe, underscoring a legacy filled with both resilience and terror.

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