How the Russian Civil War Ended

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Yakutians are based AF, they live in some of the most brutal conditions on earth and treat it like it's nothing to them. Genuinely incredible people.

While in Russian high school we were lectured about the beginning of Soviet union, we were told that there was Lenin and poof, Lenin died and Stalin rose to power, I was wondering how this happened, so I asked my history teacher. My question was ignored, I asked again, same ignorance. It only took me 4 years to find out, thank you <3

When talking about General Pepelyaev’s epic march on Yakutsk,it’s worth to mention his opponent-Red Army detachment commander Ivan Strod by name. He was of Latvian (Latgallian) origin and a great character. Yes, both were repressed. This last noble fight of Civil War was covered by Leonid Yuzevovich in his great “Winter Road” book, worth to read,not sure if translated to English but, for sure, to French.

The Return of the Russian Civil War. Man, it's been a while since the last video on this war, so I'm glad the that your continuing the series.

Джесси! Я не знаю, что меня больше поражает: Ваши знания или ваш стиль. Вы фантастик!

I'd like to see a video on Baron Ungern-Sterberg and the Mongol cavalry division. I heard Chita and was reminded of this. Its one of those weird stories from history that's stranger than fiction, and is part of the Russian Civil War.

Lenin didn’t think Stalin was smart? (Source: 2013?) Total BS. Commissar for nationalities was an important role in a new state that had 160 different nationalities. Stalins writings prove his intellectual capacity. His work ‘Marxism and the national question’ published in 1913 surely proved to Lenin he was the man for the job. Other notable works include ‘Foundations of Leninism’ and ‘Dialectical and Historical Materialism’.

Around 14 minute mark, I am assuming "Soviet power" was translated from "советская власть". This term also means "council government", as elected councils (soviets) of local/regional/national deputies had legal authority over their respective jurisdiction.

11th month on the 11th day on the 11th hour Happy armistice day

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Nice fingerpointing there, Jessie :) You got it. Brought the image right back

Would have been interesting to see what the world would look like today if Trotsky was the supreme leader after Lenin

Well done. I'd like to hear more about the policy and ideological divisions.

Awesome video! Just wish the music was quieter :)

Excellent video

This is why I love this channel the quality is always amazing

Oh, yes! Having an enterily reliable Cerberus is key! LOL!

It is a well narrated documentary and entertaining to watch though full of the usual Western anti Soviet talking points that are not back by primary source evidence. That said, Lenin's choice of Stalin as gen.sec. was logical not because Stalin was dumb but rather due to the fact that he was a safe, if not a competent, pair of hands. Lenin had worked with Stalin for the greater part of 2 decades, so he had ample time to study him and the latter had been loyal to Lenin throughout, despite a few open disagreements. Trotsky was a Johnny-come-lately to the Lenin train, so despite his very pivotal role in the revolution he was a bit of a gamble. Stalin agreed more with Lenin's vision, policies and practice than Trotsky did. Trivia: the DVR only came into existence after Lenin granted it independence - against the advice of some of his own supporters and indeed the DVR people themselves!

Video has great visuals