13. Why did Russia get rid of its emperors?
Leave a reviewWe meet Nicholas and his grandfather, both were Tsars (or emperors) of Russia. And we find out what happens to the mad monk who wouldn’t die. Dad and Me were lucky enough to tour Russia’s old capital city with Friendly Local Guides.
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Episode One: Season 1 Teaser with James and Dad
This is an Episodic show. You can listen to it in any order, but episode one is always a great place to start.
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We meet Nicholas and his grandfather, both were Tsars (or emperors) of Russia. And we find out what happens to the mad monk who wouldn’t die. Dad and Me were lucky enough to tour Russia’s old capital city with Friendly Local Guides.
Questions for after you’ve listened:
- Who lived in the Winter Palace?
- What was Dad & Me’s tour guide’s name (that Dad keeps saying wrong)?
- What happened to Alexander II?
- Who was the last Tsar of Russia?
- Why did Rasputin give himself poison?
- How did Rasputin die in the end?
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