This is part six of the Explaining History study course based on the AQA A level history module Revolution and Dictatorship: Russia 1917-53.In this episode we explore Lenin’s creation of a new regime after the October Revolution and the beginnings of revolutionary terror and the civil war that would devastate Russia.I will be running a livestream Q&A for students on Wednesday November 20th. You can access it here, subscribe to the channel to get your reminder.Help the podcast to continue bringin
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