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Russian Rulers History Podcast

Hosted by Mark Schauss

Russian Rulers History Podcast, hosted by Mark Schauss, follows Russian rulers from Rurik to Putin and covers Soviet and Russian Empire history. With 397 episodes released roughly every two weeks, episodes run about 24 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with an estimated sponsorship rate of $90 to $630 per episode.

Why brands sponsor Russian Rulers History Podcast

Long-running Russian history show with a loyal, highly rated listener base

  • Apple Podcasts shows 963 ratings averaging 4.7 stars across 397 episodes.
  • Episodes run about 24 minutes with a consistent biweekly schedule.
  • Deep archive from Rurik to Putin gives sponsors evergreen content value.
Best forbooks and educationtravel to Russia or Eastern Europehistory and documentary media
Watch forAudience size is estimated, not reported, and the show has no current sponsors to benchmark against.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
History85%
Politics15%
Formats
solo monologue, interview, multi-part series
Tone
informative, analytical
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
23 to 26 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent5/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment75/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 60%: Apple Podcasts ratings_count of 963 (band of 200 to 1,000, shifted up for a show with 397 episodes and a 2010 start, which points to a stable mid-tier band), Podcast Index popularity 9, and a weekly-to-biweekly cadence with a long run.
Audience asks aboutWhat were the policies of a specific Russian ruler?How did Soviet secret police leadership evolve?How did the Cold War and Soviet era shape modern Russia?
Age
10%18-24
25%25-34
25%35-44
40%45+
Gender
35%women
65%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States40%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom15%
🇨🇦 Canada10%
🇦🇺 Australia8%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
None yet
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
Yes

The description links a Buzzsprout support page for a small monthly donation, and no sponsor mentions appear in the feed.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencemedium
Politicsmedium

Family friendly
Episodes cover Stalin, the Gulags, the Battle of Berlin and the Cold War, which carry historical violence, and the description links the show to understanding Putin's policies; no explicit flag is set.

We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.

Where to listen

Benchmark score: 83 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence50 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks14 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 8 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.

First we follow the Russian rulers from Rurik to Putin. From there, we will cover all aspects of Russian and Soviet history as well as the histories of all of the countries that were part of the USSR and the Russian Empire. Hopefully, the podcast can help you understand the policies of Vladimir Putin, and Russia. If you'd like to support the podcast with a small monthly donation, click this link…
Russian Rulers History Podcast's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Russian Rulers History Podcast

Russian Rulers History Podcast is a long-running history show hosted by Mark Schauss, according to the feed and the show's website at russianrulershistory.com. It follows Russian rulers from Rurik to Putin and covers Soviet and Russian Empire history along with the histories of the former USSR countries. The show has 397 episodes, released roughly every two weeks, with episodes around 24 minutes long.

The Apple Podcasts listing shows 963 ratings averaging 4.7 stars, with a weekly release frequency noted there. Audience figures are estimates only: roughly 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode based on the rating count and the show's age. The show has no visible sponsors and uses a Buzzsprout support link for listener donations.

The show suits brands in books, education, travel and documentary media that want to reach an engaged history audience. Sponsorship is estimated at $90 to $630 per episode for a host-read mid-roll. Brands should weigh the estimated audience against the show's lack of an existing sponsor track record.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Russian Rulers History Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about Russian Rulers History Podcast

How much does Russian Rulers History Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?

The estimated host-read mid-roll rate is about $90 to $630 per episode, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. The actual price is set by the show and should be confirmed directly.

What is Russian Rulers History Podcast about?

It is a history podcast hosted by Mark Schauss that follows Russian rulers from Rurik to Putin and covers Soviet and Russian Empire history. Episodes run about 24 minutes, released roughly every two weeks.

How do I contact Russian Rulers History Podcast about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked, so you can reach the host from the listing.

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