The Compass

The Invention Of Russia

Duration: 27 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 15^th Feb 2023, 02:32 on BBC World Service AustralasiaLatest broadcast: Sun 19^th Feb 2023, 11:32 on BBC World Service East Asia

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Misha Glenny on early Moscow before the Russian Empire Show more

Duration: 27 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 22^nd Feb 2023, 02:32 on BBC World Service AustralasiaLatest broadcast: Sun 26^th Feb 2023, 11:32 on BBC World Service East Asia

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Misha Glenny looks at the development of Russia. Show more

Duration: 27 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 1^st Mar 2023, 02:32 on BBC World Service AustralasiaLatest broadcast: Sun 5^th Mar 2023, 11:32 on BBC World Service East Asia

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How Catherine the Great extended Russian influence south and west, through Sweden, Poland and parts of the Ottoman empire. Show more

Duration: 27 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 8^th Mar 2023, 02:32 on BBC World Service Americas and the CaribbeanLatest broadcast: Sun 12^th Mar 2023, 11:32 on BBC World Service East Asia