Understanding Russia: A Cultural History

Ivan the Terrible’s 500-Year Reign

Educational Jun 1, 2020 31 min The Great Courses Signature Collection

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S1 E2: For better and worse, Ivan the Terrible's reign has become a cultural and historical symbol of Russian leadership. Was he really terrible - or just awe-inspiring? How did he use cultural symbols to create a spectacle of autocracy? And to what extent did he set the standard for subsequent centuries of Russian leadership?

Educational Jun 1, 2020 31 min The Great Courses Signature Collection

TV-PG

Information

Released: 2020
Run Time: 31 min
Rated: TV-PG

Languages

Original Audio: English
Audio: English (AAC), English (United States)
Subtitles: English (CC)

Accessibility

: Closed captions (CC) refer to subtitles in the available language with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.