Crash Course
Russian Revolution and Civil War: Crash Course European History
World War I was very hard on the Russian Empire. So hard, in fact, that it led to the end of the Russian Empire. As the global conflict ground on, Tsar Nicholas II faced increasing unrest at home. Today we'll learn about the Revolutions...
Curated Video
Why Russia Owns A Former Piece Of Germany Next To Poland
Kaliningrad is Russia's only official warm water port and exists entirely surrounded by European countries away from the mainland. But while this region is owned by Russia, prior to World War II it had belonged to Germany in some form...
Curated Video
The Mad Baron: The Eccentric Life and Legacy of Roman von Ungern-Sternberg
This video explores the life of Roman von Ungern-Sternberg, a Baltic German noble who led a brutal campaign against the communists during the Russian Civil War. Known as the "Mad Baron," he claimed descent from Genghis Khan and adopted a...
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.
History Hit
The Fall of the Berlin Wall with Rory Maclean
9 November 1989 was one of the most significant dates in 20th century history. The Berlin Wall fell, changing the entire geopolitical situation and marking the start of the decline of Russia's world standing. Author Rory MacLean was...
History Hit
The Fall of the Berlin Wall with Rory Maclean: Gorbachev's decision
Was there any hint that the was going to fall when Rory Maclean was there in the spring of 1989? How important was Moscow and the decision that Gorbachev made? The Fall of the Berlin Wall with Rory Maclean, Part 2
Curated Video
Endsieg: Germany's Final Plan to Win WW2 1943-45 | Animated History
In this episode, we will attempt to plumb the depths of desperation and fanaticism that were the final days of The Second World War in the panic-stricken minds of both Hitler and his High Command. The grinding days of 1943-1945 were an...
Curated Video
Evolution of Russian Tanks | Animated History
Few nations embraced the invention of the tank with as much vigor as the Soviet Union. Building on the experiments performed by the Russian Empire in the closing days of the First World War, the Soviet Union constantly sought to improve...
Kult America
Soviet Monuments of Warsaw
In this episode of Kult America, we visit some of the Soviet monuments in Warsaw Poland. This was an interesting experience because despite many Poles having a strong aversion to the memory of what USSR did in their country, they are...
Jabzy
Russian Hats - Stuff That I Find Interesting
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about Russian Hats
Jabzy
Ruhr Uprising - 3 Minute History
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Ruhr Uprising
Curated Video
German vs Soviet Tanks | Animated History
In today's video, we'll be viewing a set of three fictional battles between Wehrmacht and Red Army tanks. Each battle will take place at a different stage of the war, starting with Operation Barbarossa and ending with the Soviet invasion...
The March of Time
Supplies, photos, Elmer Davis report
MOT 1939: SUPPLIES: Finnish-Americans sorting clothing socks for Red Cross crates. NEWSPAPER: 'Finns Chase 3rd Red Army' PHOTOGRAPHS: winter battle. Elmer Davis of CBS (1890-1958) reporting on radio saying 'Finnish need more resources...'
History Hit
The Fall of the Berlin Wall with Rory Maclean: Putin's Russia
Does Putin feel like he is in a position of strength or is his troublemaking a profound weakness? Does Rory MacLean think we might be looking back at our failure of underestimating the Putin regime? The Fall of the Berlin Wall with Rory...
History Hit
The Fall of the Berlin Wall with Rory Maclean: Optimism of days past
What became of Rory Macleans optimism of those days when the wall fell? What are his thoughts on what went wrong in Russia? The Fall of the Berlin Wall with Rory Maclean, Part 3
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...
History Hit
The Fall of the Berlin Wall with Rory Maclean: Revisiting West Berlin
What was West Berlin like just before the wall fell? When in West Berlin, how obvious was the wall at the time? The Fall of the Berlin Wall with Rory Maclean, Part 1
Ancient Lights Media
Russia: Civil War and Revolution 1917-1922
This clip looks at Russian history during the revolutionary period of 1917-1922.
Weird History
Life In Soviet Gulags
The gut-wrenching system of forced labor camps was first established following the Russian Civil War. By the 1950s, the Gulags would stretch across the entirety of the Soviet Union's territory. It was arguably one of the darkest periods...
Jabzy
Russian Civil War - 3 Minute History
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Russian Civil War
Bridgeman Arts
Russian Revolution, Kerensky, July Days, Treaty of Brest-Litovsk, Trotsky, Russian Civil War, General Wrangel
Russian Revolution, Kerensky, July Days, Treaty of Brest-Litovsk, Trotsky, Russian Civil War, General Wrangel
Bridgeman Arts
Soviet counterattack to Nazi invasion, Operation Barbarossa, 1941
Soviet counterattack to Nazi invasion including fighting, German prisoners, Russian workers in munitions factories, Operation Barbarossa, 1941
Bridgeman Arts
Boris Michajlovic Kustodiev- Dialectics No.2 Ice/Fire
Dialectics is a series of studies based on a very essential curatorial concept: one artist, two artworks and the ""dialogue"" between them. Differing in theme, composition, chromatic contrast, technique or aesthetic approach, the two...