Episode number 3 of Series “History in action”.
In November 1920, the last of the White Army was evacuated which signalled the end of ‘Old Russia’. Millions died and millions were homeless. Industry was wrecked and farms were ruined, but Lenin, leader of the Bolsheviks was able to retain his power through the use of propaganda, charismatic leadership and where necessary, force. This episode focuses on the abdication of Tsar Nicholas and the gaining of power by the Bolsheviks, and includes archival footage.
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ACMI Identifier
303739
Language
English
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Television
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Revolutions
Documentary → Documentary films - Great Britain
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Revolutions
History → Lenin, Vladimir Il'ich, 1870-1924
History → Nicholas II, Emperor of Russia, 1868-1918
History → Soviet Union - History - Revolution, 1917-1921
People → Lenin, Vladimir Il'ich, 1870-1924
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Sound
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Black and White
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VHS; Access Print (Section 1)