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11.1 Why the Russian Revolution Failed: When Rich Kids do all the Socialism

WHAT IS POLITICS?

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Last time, we looked at why communist countries were always dictatorships. We asked: Is it because communism is inherently flawed and leads to dictatorship? Or are they just incompatible with human nature? In this episode, we'll be looking at the two Russian revolutions of February and October 1917. Their ideas, ideologies, and strategies will be put into context.

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