The Russian Revolution: After October

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This video looks at the early years of the Russian Revolution (1917-1929) with an emphasis on achievements and setbacks of the revolution, as well as it's significance in global perspective.

This video is based on E.H. Carr's book "The Russian Revolution From Lenin to Stalin 1917-1929"

Special Thanks to creators who hav submitted their work to creative commons and make videos like this possible.

[thehealthychefri]

I've been obsessed with Russian history since the 7th grade. My wife a physician worked with a female natural born Russian in her 70's. Some of my best education was simply have several conversations over 20 years from her own words. She died last year at 77 and I will miss her dearly. I believe Russians are the most resilient, toughest people that ever lived. Fantastic video, thank you!

[cheesydawg]

It's funny seeing people call this video biased towards Communism. I mean every person has bias but this is one of the thickest condemnations of Stalin and the firm hand of the Soviet State I've heard, especially from a Communist. I think hearing this perspective is welcome though. I consider myself someone very interested in Communism as clearly the Capitalist system is inherently oppressive and exploitative, but I'm still new to a lot of history (history not drowned in propaganda and hate, that is). So, good video.

[harolddburke]

This video sheds much light on a critical time in world history. Understanding this time is what is necessary in part for the success of the next century.

[bollesnurr]

Your video seems to be very insightful so far!

I am not able to presently watch all of it, though I’ve added it to my watch later list. I am leaving this comment in the hopes that the algorithm will show you some love.

[yuriykhasidov]

As a historian specializing in the Russian revolution and the 20th century I have to say this is an excellent video. Very well put!

[anthonyfunk]

stalin absolutely believed in the means to the end. he knew what had to be done and knew that if socialism wanted to be achieved, that measures would have to be taken.

"I know that after my death a pile of rubbish will be heaped on my grave, but the wind of History will sooner or later sweep it away without mercy."

[Doo_Doo_Patrol]

Will have to watch a few times. There is much here to think about.

[Anarchivist]

Can you make more in detail videos on Soviet history? This is a really interesting survey but I'd like to see a more in depth account in video form.

[richardwhitfill]

Thanks for posting this great video. Richard in Dallas

[ÖBŞ-mm]

great video man thanks for the effort. i hope this video somehow helps you keep your finances going.

[dougdouglas]

Very interesting, great presentation. Unbiased and factual, good perspective. Liked & subscribed

[Avghistorian]

Came into this expecting some bias, or a lot of bias one way or the other, but got a well balanced documentary instead. Fantastic work!

[jeambeam]

Glad i found your page its so hard to find videos like this that arent just anti russian propaganda or at best a centrist take on ot

[InsanityInc]

I feel bad for you @redpen1917 In the early USSR (under Stalin) this would’ve been heretical counterrevolutionary slander. To the west and the capitalists this is unabashed Stalinist apologia. I for one think you’ve given the first nuanced and balanced take (that I’ve heard from a presumable westerner) on these events that doesn’t sum things up as either “they were monsters and maneaters, what did you expect” or “it was all justified in the name of the glorious revolution”. This was a great historical event, pushed forward by often principled but always flawed individuals who made many mistakes. Some certainly became cynical and even truly monstrous over time, but assuming they were evil from the start is a really unfortunately misguided flattening of the true complexity of the process of revolution. I’d like to see someone try to do a perfect revolution, and I mean that with no sarcasm. I don’t think such a thing exists, but to see it would bring tears of joy to my eyes. All in all, great video, please don’t get bogged down by the hate and continue your work. I think it’s a very valuable synthesis of what modern leftists should take away from these events

[donaldbraugh]

Very good presentation, thank you. The division in Soviet policies Geneticists vs Teleologists and its evolutionary repercussions worked its way, to the fall of the USSR in 1991. I'm third time reading through Pulitzer prize winning, Gorbechev, His Life and Times", where Gorbechev having been party boss of Agriculture areas said that was their downfall. The "planned economy", Gorbechev aimed to evolve into a blend called Perestroika.. More discussions welcomed to this video.

[mmacutgirl]

Its amazing how much the newly colored photos really bring everything back to life. Thank you for this video, you did an amazing job:)

[grandcrowdadforde]

That old Soviet joke: We pretend to work and they pretend to pay us...!

[MMTmarxist]

This is exactly what I needed… it’s so difficult to wade through the capitalist propaganda AND the blindly pro-Stalin historical revisionism to determine what’s accurate/fair and not… and I have severe ADHD that makes reading lots of original source material difficult for me at times

[drbitanmaity]

exhaustive presentation...able to get a wholesome view

[KaiserV-]

After yiu finish with the entire soviet history, you should compile it into a 10 hour video. Would be fun to watch.