A brief history of politics in Russia prior to the Revolution in 1917, through the leadership of Lenin and Stalin, into the 1970’s. Identifies the Communist Party as the source of ultimate power and attempts to explain party organisation. Photography is by Dean Semler and narration by Margaret Throsby. Suitable for secondary level.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
008540
Language
English
Subject categories
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Communism - Soviet Union
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Communist state
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Soviet Union - Politics and government
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
History → Lenin, Vladimir Il'ich, 1870-1924
History → Soviet Union - History - 20th century
History → Soviet Union - History - Revolution, 1917-1921
History → Stalin, Joseph, 1879-1953
People → Lenin, Vladimir Il'ich, 1870-1924
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)