Wiser World 3. Russia 101 (The Last 100 Years In Russia) - Part 1
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Mar 1, 2022 Delve into Russia’s dramatic transformation over the past century. Discover how the monarchy crumbled and communism rose, spotlighting Lenin's pivotal leadership. Experience the chaos of the Civil War and the birth of the USSR amid famine and nationalization. Explore Stalin's iron-fisted rule, marked by the Great Purge and shifting alliances during WWII. Uncover the roots of U.S.-Soviet tensions post-war, as ideological rifts set the stage for the Cold War. It's a riveting journey through tumultuous history.
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Bloody Sunday
- In January 1905, workers protested at the Tsar's Winter Palace due to lack of support.
- Tsarist soldiers opened fire, leading to the Bloody Sunday massacre.
World War I and Lenin's Return
- During World War I, Russia suffered heavy casualties against Germany.
- Germany sent Lenin back to Russia to destabilize the government further.
Bolshevik Revolution
- Lenin organized the Red Guards and seized power in a bloodless coup in November 1917.
- The Bolsheviks proclaimed Soviet rule, establishing the world's first communist state.