Fascinating Facts About The Russian Revolution

The Russian Revolution resulted in the establishment of the first Communist state in history and was the work of Vladimir Lenin and Joseph Stalin - that's the general story told to history students in textbooks, an incredibly simplified version of the events that took place between 1905 and 1925 in Russia.

The revolutionary period actually comprised numerous uprisings, a deadly civil war, and brought about the end of a centuries-long dynasty. By the time the Russian Revolution was over, the government, economy, and social framework of Russia were under a new order that would lead to decades of global divisiveness.

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[Die-CastMetal]

I’d like to hear about the complicated politics that surround the Greeks.

[Youbetcha]

0:07 You forgot Trotsky, he was a main player in the revolution on the Soviet side.

[mariussielcken]

Don't forget the Japanese naval victory over the Tsar was decisive for the revolution.

[johnlindsey]

With so much Soviet history done lately, I'd love to see a video on the Kronstadt Rebellion. It was a fascinating and tragic affair, but I don't think it's too well known outside of Russia

[CascaBerserk]

It would be cool if a movie is made about Ossip Bernstein, how winning a game of chess also won him his freedom and his life.

[OptimusNero]

The rise of the Soviet Union was brillantly portrayed in the 1974 mini-series "Fall of Eagles". Aside from depicting the decline and fall of the Russian, Austro-Hungarian, and German empires from the mid-19th Century to the end of WW1, it also tells the story of Lenin (played here by the legendary Patrick Stewart) from his youth to his rise to power. The series ends with the emperors overthrown and plunged into misery (Charles I and Wilhem II exiled for the rest of their life and Nicholas II and his family horribly executed) while Lenin is triumphantly received in Moscow, achieving what the imperial eagles could not: become eternal.

[jayc]

Thanks for your numerous contributions on weird history. Since you asked for suggestions, it would be great if you did a couple of episodes on the revolution in India which resulted in the British giving up and leaving India. If you research this, a fascinating tapestry will be unveiled to you! Thanks again and best wishes for future episodes

[twofiveb]

American soldier in 1918 Arkhangelsk: "I thought they said we were going to Arkansas."

[mistory]

I'd suggest doing a video about French Revolution of 1830 (July Revolution). It's a very unpopular topic and I don't see many people talk about it.

[bridgettsutherly]

To the gentleman that narrates these history studies. Is great!! He makes enjoyable.

[mainguypierre]

I think Southeast Asia is a great topic. Cambodia is perhaps one of the least talked about of these nations, as is Laos. A piece on King Sihanouk and his political movement & system of governance (the Sangkum Reastr Niyum) would be super interesting. He was a non aligned and attempted at creating a socialist model without leaning into communism… a complicated character in a complicated time of history, he’s often seen as the “JFK” of SEA in his time. I think it’d be informative.

[tannerhagen]

“Shirtless soldiers hopping around in one boot would been no less historic” this guy cracks me up!

[paulrupright]

My grandpa was a Polar Bear and served in North Russia with the AEF during this period.
337th Field Hospital out of Fort Custer. Battle Creek, Michigan.

[reeshavgohain]

Just love the way this particular commentator presents things. Funny as hell and very factual.

[btetschner]

I did not know that Lenin was exiled (and exiled multiple times!).
The Russian Revolution is such an interesting historical period.
I imagine there was a chance that the royal family would have could back for their positions of power if they were still alive.
Thank you for the video.

[Uzair_Of_Babylon]

Fantastic video keep it up your doing amazing job

[ballsjacobs]

I’d like to hear about the Finnish Civil War!

[StilledFox]

My boi Lenin! ♡ I’ve been reading What is to be done? Lately!

[XaloGunner]

I think it's also important to point out that Imperial Germany basically sent Lenin back to Russia during the start of the Revolution to help destabalize and basically be a troublemaker for Tsarist Russia. This was still during WW1 and the two countries had been beating the living crap out of each other on the Eastern Front for a while.

[NewMessage]

Glad to see you weren't rushin' through this one.