An introduction to Russian history from Peter the Great to the October Revolution. It also surveys the geography of this vast land, contemporary life in the country and cities and we visit the two main cities of Moscow and Leningrad.
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In ACMI's collection
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
009340
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Geography
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Leningrad (R.S.F.S.R.)
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Moscow (R.S.F.S.R.)
Documentary → Documentary films - Great Britain
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
History → Soviet Union - History - Revolution, 1917-1921
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Geography
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)