William Tyler
Russia Before the Czars: Kievan Rus to Muscovy
Summary
William Tyler begins a series on the history of Russia with a focus on exploring Russia’s historical context objectively to comprehend the present situation and gain insights into the future. The historical perspective highlights Russia’s perennial concern for border security while the analysis touches on Russia’s dual orientation toward the West and the East, the autocratic nature of its governance, and the deep historical roots influencing contemporary behavior.
William Tyler
William Tyler has spent his entire professional life in adult education, beginning at Kingsgate College in 1969. He has lectured widely for many public bodies, including the University of Cambridge and the WEA, in addition to speaking to many clubs and societies. In 2009, William was awarded the MBE for services to adult education, and he has previously been a scholar in residence at the London Jewish Cultural Centre.
Certainly not the seas to the east because of China and Japan. The seas to the north are less secure than they were because of the melting of the ice. And it’s why Putin is putting so much money into military defence of the Arctic.
After they burnt it, the Russians who were in Suzdal, Muscovy, they rebuilt it.
There was to some extent, under Catherine the Great.