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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Russia's Tsarist History
- From the mid-1500s until 1917, Russia was ruled by a monarchy, with the king called a czar.
- The Romanov dynasty ruled for three centuries, starting in 1613.
Early 1900s Russia
- In the early 1900s, Russia was economically behind other European nations, with a large peasant class.
- Industrialization and urbanization led to overcrowding and social unrest.
Lenin's Ideology
- Vladimir Lenin, influenced by Karl Marx, became a Marxist revolutionary.
- Lenin opposed the monarchy and wanted Russia to become communist.