Why didn't Russia Also Scramble Africa? (Short Animated Documentary)

Europe's great powers carved up Africa amongst themselves during the late 19th/ early 20th centuries in what's called the Scramble for Africa. Yet, one major power which was absent from the conquests was the Russian Empire. To find out why, watch this short and simple animated history documentary.

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[samueltrusik]

They didn`t need to, finances were already secured by James Bizzonete.

[rosswebster]

It’s funny how much of Russian history is shaped by the need for a port that doesn’t freeze over in Winter.

[SupremeLeaderKimJong-un]

Europe: This time for Africa
Russia: *This time for Europa*

[shrike]

"Why didn't Russia Also Scramble Africa?" - Because Russia has Siberia.

[PK-rhcs]

"This was done under the rule of Peter the Great"
"This attempt petered out pretty quickly"
I see what you did there

[willfeus]

Ashinov: "lets go to Africa"
Tsar: "what was that? Siberia? say no more"

[arkwill]

2:09 - It was my understanding that the selling of Alaska wasn't so much about needing cash as it was coming to terms with reality. Russia realized it probably wasn't going to be able to hold on to Alaska as British ambitions in Canada crept ever closer and they did not want it to spark another clash with Britain (like the recent Crimean War, which went badly for them). The Russians would only lose yet more territory and influence. Also, Alaska wasn't too profitable anyways and it was hard to administer and protect due to its distant location. So they sold it -- but to stick it to the British they sold it to the Americans, knowing that the British probably didn't want Alaska badly enough to challenge the Americans for it.

[youcanlearnalotfromlydia]

Brilliant. As always. You continue to surprise and amuse. Never knew there were quite so many sinister yet hilarious ways to make a "soon" face with cartoon block men. You've got the narrowed eyes and sideways glances down to an art form. Also laughed out loud at skipping through the daisies of Suez and Gibraltar, and at "la nôtre". Also loved the detail of the black and white portraits. Top class, as usual from you. 100/10. Keep them coming!! And thanks so much for all your hard work on these :D

[persimmon]

Africa: no ice, bears, or tundras.
Russian: this place sucks!!!

[AFGuidesHD]

Russian sign: "Please don't steal our colonies"
Britain: "Ummm..."

[Matakshaman]

I like how you mentioned the "other united kingdom", as no other history channel seems to acknowledge this

[KareemEisa]

Russia to france: I've never seen this man in my life

[Suppiluliuma_]

Russian:Be orthodox
Ethiopian :Before you said that we already Orthodox from nearly 2000 year before .

[idek]

"Needed to pass Germany Denmark the United Kingdom the other United Kingdom"
Please tell me I wasn't the only one who cracked up to that

[IDontGetIrony]

The thumbnail was the most beautiful map I ever saw. A Russia with more warm water ports than it could want.

[JaimeNyx]

Putin’s Russia today: we’ve got some catching up to do

[jan-willemvankaathoven]

I alreay guessed this was going to be about not having warm water ports, but the cossacks in Djibouti were a nice surprise.

[monikhadka]

America: why didn’t you colonize Africa
Russia: you wouldn’t get it

[thenationaltimelyactionhou]

Great video dude, I always learn something new watching your channel!

[Dont-Watch-My-Vids-U-Regret-it]

Imagine being bigger than Pluto and a 2 of the worlds oceans and still wanting Africa