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Russia, Land of the Tsars

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  • 2003-2003
  • 1 Season
  • History Channel
  • Documentary, Drama
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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.

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Edward Herrmann
Narrator
Michelle Maryk
Ronnie Farer

Season 1 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

Part One

Mon, May 26, 200345 mins

Details the early history of Russia. Discusses the coming of the Viking Rus, the adoption of the Orthodox Christian faith as the state religion, Russia's fight to liberate itself from the Mongols and the rule of Ivan the Terrible.

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Awards

  • 2004 - Emmy - Outstanding Individual Achievement in a Craft: Music and Sound - nominated
  • 2003 - CINE Golden Eagle - Professional Telecast Non-Fiction Division: History - winner
  • 2004 - Emmy - Outstanding Individual Achievement in a Craft: Writing - winner

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