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183. History's Biggest Questions with Dan Carlin (Part 1)
The Rest Is History
** Consequences of Historical Alternatives, Germans not sending Lenin back to Russia?**
The presence of Lenin in Russia had a significant impact on the course of history. Lenin's return to Russia and his influence on the Bolsheviks played a crucial role in the Russian Revolution, setting the tone for the revolutionary movement. Without Lenin, Russia may have experienced a different direction, possibly avoiding a communist revolution. The absence of charismatic and ruthless figures like Lenin could have led to a military or authoritarian dictatorship in Russia, though less brutal compared to the consequences of Lenin's rule. The potential outcome without Lenin's involvement might have involved anti-Jewish pogroms and blame-driven liquidations, but likely would not have included the same level of ideological projects such as famines and collectivization seen under Lenin's regime.
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