The Romanovs and the Trans-Siberian Railway

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the monumental construction of the Trans-Siberian Railway under the Romanovs. They discuss the visionary but flawed leadership of Sergei Witte, the engineering challenges of the world's longest railroad, the brutal conditions faced by convict laborers, and the railway's role in the Russo-Japanese War. The episode also examines how the railway became both a symbol of imperial ambition and a catalyst for revolution, connecting Moscow to Vladivostok and transforming Russia's economy, society, and military strategy. Along the way, they touch on the Great Game, the Boxer Rebellion, and the Russian occupation of Manchuria, offering a nuanced look at a project that reshaped a continent. #TransSiberianRailway #SergeiWitte #Romanovs #RussianEmpire #Siberia #Vladivostok #RussoJapaneseWar #GreatGame #Manchuria #BoxerRebellion #TsarAlexanderIII #NicholasII #ImperialRussia #RailwayHistory #19thCentury #20thCentury #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo