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Exploring Communism: Origins, Principles, and Global Impact
This video examines communism, focusing on its origins during the Industrial Revolution, criticisms of capitalism, and the ideas of Karl Marx. It outlines the rise of communism in Russia, the role of dictatorships in communist countries,...
Hip Hughes History
The Russian Revolution Explained: World History Review
What caused the Russian Revolution and how did it overthrow the Czar? A basic introduction to the Soviet Revolution of 1917. A great way for teacher's to flip their classes and kids to study and review for their World History tests.
Weird History
The Archeological Discovery That Solved The Romanov Mystery
On July 17, 1918, the House of Romanov came to an end when Nicholas II - the former tsar of imperial Russia - was gunned down alongside his wife and children in a surprise execution. The slaying of the Romanov family remains a gruesome...
The Art Assignment
Art You Can't Get To
In 1958, scientists from Russia left a plastic bust of Vladimir Lenin at the Southern Pole of Inaccessibility, and as of 2007 it was still there. What does it mean? Guest host John Green ponders his fascination with this object and the...
Weird History
Facts About the Rusian 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...
Ancient Lights Media
Russia: Civil War and Revolution 1917-1922
This clip looks at Russian history during the revolutionary period of 1917-1922.
Ancient Lights Media
The Geography and Culture of Ukraine
This clip looks at the physical features, climate and culture of Ukraine.
Curated Video
Meet the Russian artist creating uniquely Lenin-inspired skull beads
Aleksey Zaslavskiy, a Russian craftsman, creates skull beads of Vladimir Lenin in order to explore different perceptions of the historical figure.
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25th Anniversary of the Chernobyl Nuclear
25th Anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant disaster / deserted and ruined buildings / abandoned school room, children's picture books on floor / abandoned apartment buildings, on April 01, 2011 in Chernobyl, Ukraine (Footage...
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Lenin statue with moving image billboard in background, Donetsk Ukraine
Nice shot of statue of Lenin with streetcar wires in foreground and moving image billboard in background.
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Lenin statue in square at Donetsk Ukraine
Pro-Russian activists milling about in square in front of Lenin statue in Donetsk Ukraine
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Russia declares war on Japan
/ Title card: 'RUSSIA DECLARES WAR ON JAPAN' fill the screen / Russian troops marching in Red Square / CU Josef Stalin and general watching troops from balcony / various views of the soldiers as they march, stand to attention and parade...
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This Week In History 1/17 - 1/23
This Week In History 1/17 - 1/23 (Footage by Getty Images)
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MS Lenin statue soldiers leaving AUDIO / Sevastopol, Ukraine
MS Lenin statue soldiers leaving AUDIO / Sevastopol, Ukraine
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
Soviet embassy in Washington, DC throws lavish party for 35th anniversary of the Russian Revolution
Title: "Washington -- Curtain Lifted for Party at Red Embassy" over black then superimposed over cake with hammer and sickle on it / MS EXT Soviet Embassy / MS Soviet flag flying on embassy / CU embassy plaque / high angle servers put...
Hearst Metrotone News
Vladimir Lenin gives a speech and Russian workers storm the palace gates during the Russian Revolution.
Vladimir Lenin gives a speech and Russian workers storm the palace gates during the Russian Revolution.
AFP News Agency
CLEAN : Ukraine protesters topple Lenin
Ukrainians protesting against the government's rejection of a key pact with the European Union on Sunday toppled the statue of Russian revolutionary leader Vladimir Lenin in central Kiev police said CLEAN : Ukraine protesters topple...
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
After his 1953 death, a look at Joseph Stalin's tenure as leader of the Soviet Union
[GHOC Episode 0-07] Greatest Headlines of the Century title sequence / Title: "Stalin Dies" with photo of Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin / [1930s, Moscow] VS Stalin / VS Soviet Army marches in Red Square; Stalin and officials on the Lenin...
Hearst Metrotone News
Russian revolutionary Vladimir Lenin delivers a speech at a rally.
Russian revolutionary Vladimir Lenin delivers a speech at a rally.
Sky News
Statue of Lenin near Chernobyl power plant
CLEAN: Exterior shots of a statue of Lenin on a crumbling concrete base on 10 June 2019 in Pripyat, Ukraine