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The Eurasian Knot

Booking Overview

This is a weekly history and current-affairs interview podcast focused on Russia, Eastern Europe, and wider Eurasia, typically featuring academics, historians, authors, and regional specialists. PR agencies could credibly pitch published scholars, policy experts, Russia and Eastern Europe analysts, and authors with substantive work on Eurasian history, politics, religion, migration, or international affairs; booking difficulty is medium.

Metrics

Episodes: 380

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 395 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

info@euraknot.org

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Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
University scholars, historians, regional experts, policy specialists, and authors with documented expertise in Russia, the Soviet Union, Eastern Europe, Eurasia, international affairs, religion, migration, or related historical subjects.
Required Achievements:  
Published academic or serious nonfiction books, University professorships or research leadership roles, Specialized expertise recognized by universities, research institutes, or policy organizations, Substantive research, publications, or public scholarship on Eurasian affairs

Recent Guest Discussions

Michael Kimmage - The Origins Of The Ukraine War, Vladimir Putin’s Decision-making, The Global Ramifications Of The Conflict, And Diplomatic Solutions.

Yana Skorobogatov - The Soviet Union’s Postwar Death-penalty Regime, Criminal Justice, Clemency Appeals, And Comparisons With Capital Punishment In The United States.

Miriam Dobson - Protestant Religious Life In The Soviet Union, State Repression And Regulation, Community Formation, And The Cold War Context.

Recent Topics

History, Russian Studies, Soviet History, Eastern Europe, International Relations

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Eurasian Knot
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A Novel of Modern Russia

October 07, 2026

Maya, the heroine of Svetlana Satchkova’s The Undead: A Novel of Modern Russia, is an aspiring Russian filmmaker. And after fits and starts she finally gets a break when the producer Belov greenlights her project. Maya’s film is an art-house horror flick about a resurrected Lenin who seeks to take control of Moscow with an army of zombies at his back. Maya has no political intent with the movie. To her, it’s just a horror film. She’s also naive to what Russia has become. All art is politicall...

Latvian Soldiers in WWII

September 30, 2026

World War II casts a long, dark shadow over eastern Europe. Especially in those nations caught between the Wehrmacht and Red Army. Some locals joined the Nazis, others served in the Red Army, and some others fought against both. Many more simply fled or hunkered down hoping just to survive. Regardless, the memory of the war doesn’t tolerate nuance. If you fought, you were either on the Nazi or Soviet side, even if the goal was to liberate yourself. Reality was much more complicated, says Harr...

Los Rusos

September 23, 2026

An overlooked destination for thousands immigrating out of the Russian Empire and Soviet Union was Mexico. The reasons were many. Jews fled anti-semitic violence. Religious groups like the Molokans left because of persecution. Many more left in the wake of war, revolution, famine, and political repression. Regardless, Mexico was a viable alternative with the US borders closed to immigration in the interwar period. Collectively known as Los Rusos, these “Russians” built new lives, integrated i...

Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with The Eurasian Knot?

Its publicly listed email is info@euraknot.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Eurasian Knot?

The publicly listed email for The Eurasian Knot: info@euraknot.org.

How many listeners does The Eurasian Knot have?

Podseeker estimates The Eurasian Knot reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Eurasian Knot?

The Eurasian Knot typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: University scholars, historians, regional experts, policy specialists, and authors with documented expertise in Russia, the Soviet Union, Eastern Europe, Eurasia, international affairs, religion, migration, or related historical subjects. Common among recent guests: Published academic or serious nonfiction books; University professorships or research leadership roles; Specialized expertise recognized by universities, research institutes, or policy organizations. Recent guests include Michael Kimmage, Yana Skorobogatov, and Miriam Dobson.

How hard is it to get booked on The Eurasian Knot?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does The Eurasian Knot cover?

Recent episodes cover History, Russian Studies, Soviet History, Eastern Europe, and International Relations. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

info@euraknot.org

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