Catherine the Great and Potemkin's Grandiose Black Sea Navy

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore Catherine the Great's ambitious naval expansion on the Black Sea, orchestrated by her favorite, Grigory Potemkin. They discuss the construction of the Black Sea Fleet, the founding of Sevastopol and Kherson, the role of Admiral Fyodor Ushakov, and the Russo-Turkish wars that cemented Russian dominance. The episode also delves into Potemkin's controversial 'Potemkin villages' narrative and the real achievements behind the myth, including the annexation of Crimea in 1783. Listeners will encounter the strategic importance of the Dnieper Flotilla, the battle of Fidonisi, and the Treaty of Jassy. A fascinating look at how imperial ambition and personal favor shaped Russia's southern frontier. #CatherineTheGreat #GrigoryPotemkin #BlackSeaFleet #Sevastopol #Kherson #FyodorUshakov #RussoTurkishWars #TreatyOfJassy #Crimea #PotemkinVillages #DnieperFlotilla #BattleOfFidonisi #18thCentury #RussianEmpire #NavalHistory #History #FexingoHistory #EasternEurope #RomanovDynasty #RussianHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo