The Cossacks in Imperial Russia

Watch now for a comprehensive overview of Cossack history! In “From Border Guards to Body Guards: The Cossacks in Imperial Russia," Professor Brian Boeck discusses Cossacks as a population dedicated to the service of the Russian empire. This lecture details the group’s unique privileges and crushing responsibilities, weaving together featured collection items from the Russian History Museum as illustrative material.
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Timestamps
00:00-04:16-Welcome! Introducing Dr. Brian Boeck
04:17-Presentation
0:53:12-Notes from RHM
0:57:18-Q&A, concluding remarks
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This video was originally recorded on August 14th, 2021.

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