Russia: Land of the Tsars

Season 1

A 1,000-year slice of Russian history unfolds in this definitive documentary, from the migrations of the first Russe Vikings to the murders of the last imperial Romanovs in 1918. Land of the Tsars features painstakingly accurate re-enactments of historical events, along with detailed portraits of noted rulers Ivan the Terrible, Peter the Great, and Catherine the Great. Filmed on location throughout Russia, with commentary from renowned scholars.

Where to Watch Season 1

4 Episodes

  • Episode 1
    E1
    Episode 1Russian history from the 9th century to Ivan the Terrible.
  • Episode 2
    E2
    Episode 2Details the chaos after Ivan the Terrible's death, the introduction of serfdom and the expansion of Russia under Peter the Great.
  • Episode 3
    E3
    Episode 3Fight 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.
  • Episode 4
    E4
    Episode 4Nicholas 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.

Cast of Season 1

  • Cynthia Whittaker
  • Ewan Bailey
  • Edward Herrmann
  • Michelle Maryk

 

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