1917: Revolution in Russia

United States, 1988

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A detailed analysis of the Bolshevik revolution that transformed Russian society and which led to the creation of the Soviet Union. The video explores the reasons for the Bolshevik success including their brilliant intellectual base. The widespread opposition to the autocratic rule of the Tsars, and the famine and destruction resulting from Russia’s participation in the imperial First World War, also led to wide support for the Bolsheviks amongst the Russian population. The video also examines the pivotal role of Lenin as both theoretician and leader of the Revolution. Includes the use of archival footage of the period.

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Credits

producer/director

Sidney Platt

production company

National Geographic Society

Duration

00:30:00:00

Production places
United States
Production dates
1988

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

303992

Language

English

Subject categories

History → Lenin, Vladimir Il'ich, 1870-1924

History → Russia - History

History → Soviet Union - History - Revolution, 1917-1921

People → Lenin, Vladimir Il'ich, 1870-1924

Short films

Short films → Short films - United States

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Sound

Colour

Black and White

Holdings

VHS; Access Print (Section 1)

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