In this intriguing discussion, Gregory Afinogenov, an assistant professor of Imperial Russian History at Georgetown University, dives deep into the October Revolution and the complexities of the Soviet Union. He critiques Western liberal propaganda, sheds light on Stalin's controversial policies, and examines the socio-political conditions that led to the Bolshvik uprising. Affinogenov also explores the lessons modern leftists can extract from history, the impact of the Cold War narrative, and the nuanced realities of life under Soviet governance.
