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On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan discuss the forces that lead to the rise of the Soviet Union before introducing the lesson. In “Marxism, Socialism, and Communism,” professors of history, politics, and economics look at Marx’s life and writings, the misery and brutality in the Soviet Union, the atrocities of communist China, and the proliferation of Cultural Marxism in America. They explore how many ideas animating American politics today are rooted in Marxism, and yet how they differ from Marx’s thought. By taking Marx, Lenin, Stalin, Mao, and the Frankfurt School seriously, we can see the injustice and evil inherent in all strands of Marxism. We also better understand the critiques of communism made by Mises, Hayek, and Solzhenitsyn. We are, therefore, better equipped to defeat it. Tsarist Russia was prospering and growing, but Nicholas II was weak-willed. He allowed himself to be badgered into entering World War I and into abdicating his reign after the February Revolution. The weak provisional government was easily overthrown by the Bolsheviks in the October Revolution despite the Bolsheviks’ lack of popular support. Lenin was a thorough Marxist who introduced extreme and brutal reforms. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan discuss the forces that lead to the rise of the Soviet Union before introducing the lesson. In “Marxism, Socialism, and Communism,” professors of history, politics, and economics look at Marx’s life and writings, the misery and brutality in the Soviet Union, the atrocities of communist China, and the proliferation of Cultural Marxism in America. They explore how many ideas animating American politics today are rooted in Marxism, and yet how they differ from Marx’s thought. By taking Marx, Lenin, Stalin, Mao, and the Frankfurt School seriously, we can see the injustice and evil inherent in all strands of Marxism. We also better understand the critiques of communism made by Mises, Hayek, and Solzhenitsyn. We are, therefore, better equipped to defeat it. Tsarist Russia was prospering and growing, but Nicholas II was weak-willed. He allowed himself to be badgered into entering World War I and into abdicating his reign after the February Revolution. The weak provisional government was easily overthrown by the Bolsheviks in the October Revolution despite the Bolsheviks’ lack of popular support. Lenin was a thorough Marxist who introduced extreme and brutal reforms. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode is for all students of A Level Russian history, and it follows the AQA syllabus. In this episode we will explore the events of the February Revolution and the Tsar's catastrophic mishandling of the protests that began in Petrograd.Help the podcast to continue bringing you history each weekIf you enjoy the Explaining History podcast and its many years of content and would like to help the show continue, please consider supporting it in the following ways:If you want to go ad-free, you can take out a membership hereOrYou can support the podcast via Patreon hereOr you can just say some nice things about it here Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/explaininghistory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Socialist Program presents a new special 3-part, more than 5-hour-long podcast series on the legacy of Russian Marxist V.I. Lenin, based on a class series by Brian Becker at The People's Forum in November and December 2023, enhanced with historical audio recordings and more. This series provides a specific approach to studying Lenin's writings for a new generation of socialist organizers. It discusses the war in Gaza and the struggle of the Palestinian people for national liberation, and outlines Lenin's organizational and tactical outlook in the era of modern imperialism. This is Part 1 of Lenin and the Path to Revolution Below are details of historical audio clips included in this episode that may not be otherwise identified by listening: 5:50 - Tchaikovsky - Symphony No. 6 in B minor, Op. 74, written in 1893 (a favorite of Lenin) 8:53 - Excerpt of Lenin's speech “What is Soviet Power?” recorded March 1919 14:28 - Recording of Tsar Nicolas II addressing soldiers in 1910 37:45 - Journalist John Pilger speaking with a U.S. soldier in Vietnam, 1970 52:02 - Eyewitness account of the February Revolution from the Kennan Institute Russian History Audio Archive 1:21:14 - Marching Song of the First Arkansas Regiment (U.S. Civil War) 1:28:36, 1:28:56 - News report on House Un-American Activities Committee investigation in Hollywood, 1947 1:29:44, 1:30:15 - Anderson Cooper and Bernie Sanders at the Democratic Party presidential debate in Las Vegas, 2015 /// Help make this show possible by joining our Patreon community at patreon.com/thesocialistprogram

March 8, 1917. Demonstrations in St Petersburg mark the beginning of the February Revolution and the first stage of the Russian Revolution.Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more.History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

"This fascinating volume is a major contribution to our understanding of the Russian Revolution, from World War I to consolidation of the Bolshevik regime. The seven myths include the exaggeration of Rasputin's influence; a purported conspiracy behind the February Revolution; the treasonous Bolshevik dependence on German support; the multiple Anastasia pretenders to the royal inheritance; the antisemitic claims about 'Judeo-Bolsheviks'; distortions about America's intervention in the civil war; and the 'inevitability' of Bolshevism. In each case the authors analyze the facts, uncover the origins of the myth, and trace its later perseverance (even in contemporary Russia). To assist readers, the volume includes three reference guides (people, terms, dates), nine maps, and twenty-nine illustrations. The result is immensely valuable for undergraduate courses in Russian history." —Gregory L. Freeze, Raymond Ginger Professor of History, Brandeis University. Jonathan Daly is Professor of History, University of Illinois Chicago. Leonid Trofimov is Senior Lecturer in History, Bentley University. Polina Popova is a Ph.D. Candidate at UIC (History department) and an adjunct lecturer at Columbia College Chicago teaching Russian and Soviet History Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

"This fascinating volume is a major contribution to our understanding of the Russian Revolution, from World War I to consolidation of the Bolshevik regime. The seven myths include the exaggeration of Rasputin's influence; a purported conspiracy behind the February Revolution; the treasonous Bolshevik dependence on German support; the multiple Anastasia pretenders to the royal inheritance; the antisemitic claims about 'Judeo-Bolsheviks'; distortions about America's intervention in the civil war; and the 'inevitability' of Bolshevism. In each case the authors analyze the facts, uncover the origins of the myth, and trace its later perseverance (even in contemporary Russia). To assist readers, the volume includes three reference guides (people, terms, dates), nine maps, and twenty-nine illustrations. The result is immensely valuable for undergraduate courses in Russian history." —Gregory L. Freeze, Raymond Ginger Professor of History, Brandeis University. Jonathan Daly is Professor of History, University of Illinois Chicago. Leonid Trofimov is Senior Lecturer in History, Bentley University. Polina Popova is a Ph.D. Candidate at UIC (History department) and an adjunct lecturer at Columbia College Chicago teaching Russian and Soviet History Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

"This fascinating volume is a major contribution to our understanding of the Russian Revolution, from World War I to consolidation of the Bolshevik regime. The seven myths include the exaggeration of Rasputin's influence; a purported conspiracy behind the February Revolution; the treasonous Bolshevik dependence on German support; the multiple Anastasia pretenders to the royal inheritance; the antisemitic claims about 'Judeo-Bolsheviks'; distortions about America's intervention in the civil war; and the 'inevitability' of Bolshevism. In each case the authors analyze the facts, uncover the origins of the myth, and trace its later perseverance (even in contemporary Russia). To assist readers, the volume includes three reference guides (people, terms, dates), nine maps, and twenty-nine illustrations. The result is immensely valuable for undergraduate courses in Russian history." —Gregory L. Freeze, Raymond Ginger Professor of History, Brandeis University. Jonathan Daly is Professor of History, University of Illinois Chicago. Leonid Trofimov is Senior Lecturer in History, Bentley University. Polina Popova is a Ph.D. Candidate at UIC (History department) and an adjunct lecturer at Columbia College Chicago teaching Russian and Soviet History Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/russian-studies

"This fascinating volume is a major contribution to our understanding of the Russian Revolution, from World War I to consolidation of the Bolshevik regime. The seven myths include the exaggeration of Rasputin's influence; a purported conspiracy behind the February Revolution; the treasonous Bolshevik dependence on German support; the multiple Anastasia pretenders to the royal inheritance; the antisemitic claims about 'Judeo-Bolsheviks'; distortions about America's intervention in the civil war; and the 'inevitability' of Bolshevism. In each case the authors analyze the facts, uncover the origins of the myth, and trace its later perseverance (even in contemporary Russia). To assist readers, the volume includes three reference guides (people, terms, dates), nine maps, and twenty-nine illustrations. The result is immensely valuable for undergraduate courses in Russian history." —Gregory L. Freeze, Raymond Ginger Professor of History, Brandeis University. Jonathan Daly is Professor of History, University of Illinois Chicago. Leonid Trofimov is Senior Lecturer in History, Bentley University. Polina Popova is a Ph.D. Candidate at UIC (History department) and an adjunct lecturer at Columbia College Chicago teaching Russian and Soviet History Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/eastern-european-studies

We are republishing Alan Wood's series on the Russian Revolution as a podcast, originally released to mark the centenary of the greatest event in human history. To begin this series, Alan examines the events of the February Revolution, when the masses entered onto the scene of history to overthrow the hated Tsarist monarchy. In the space of days, a seemingly omnipotent regime was swept aside, and the workers and peasants of Russia began to form their own democratic organs in the shape of the soviets.

Our book club ( discord.gg/92dgtUJwPy ) has begun its study of the Russian Revolution, this is our week 7 discussion wherein we discuss the aftermath of the February Revolution.

Our book club ( discord.gg/92dgtUJwPy ) has begun its study of the Russian Revolution, this is our week 6 discussion wherein we discuss the aftermath of the February Revolution.

Our book club (discord.gg/92dgtUJwPy ) has begun its study of the Russian Revolution, this is our week 5 discussion wherein we discuss the February Revolution.

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In this episode, we continue our series on the Russian Revolution and the birth of the Soviet Union, but first we review oral argument in the pair of Supreme Court cases revolving around the Biden administration's plan for student debt relief.Finally, it's a special awards show edition of Captain Kangaroo Court! Alexander will award one nominee the coveted title of Most Plausible Lawsuit and another the even more coveted title of Most Creative Lawsuit.Student loan debt relief cases before the Supreme Court (0:05:10)The February Revolution (0:31:30)Captain Kangaroo Court (1:07:35)Link to the amicus brief in the San Francisco voting rights case: https://www.lexrex.org/news/lex-rex-president-alexander-haberbush-files-amicus-brief-in-voting-rights-caseOur “Ask an Attorney” episode on the Biden debt forgiveness program: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qH7-GUtncAw&list=PL5BkZsnxImY163ZJLP5zOb4FFf9hRMERH&index=17Episode 29 of the podcast, in which we discuss the debt plan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrDkdJ7PNFw&list=PL5BkZsnxImY21-5sLx-P7BXgNws0fQ01R&index=27&t=2s

Welcome to part one of two part series on The Russian Revolution. The first part is divided into three segments. So let's begin. Segment 1: The Beginning of a Revolution In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Russia was a country on the brink of change. The ruling Romanov dynasty had been in power for centuries, but the country was facing a multitude of problems. The population was growing, the economy was struggling, and there was widespread poverty and inequality. The people were restless. They were tired of being ruled by an autocrat and longed for a better life. They wanted a voice in the running of their country, and they wanted an end to the poverty and inequality that plagued their lives. The spark that ignited the revolution was the Bloody Sunday massacre in January 1905. Workers in the capital, St. Petersburg, gathered to petition the Tsar for better working conditions, but they were met with brutal force by the military. The massacre shocked the nation and sparked a wave of strikes, demonstrations, and uprisings across the country. The 1905 revolution was eventually crushed, but it was a turning point in Russian history. The events of that year showed the world that the people of Russia were no longer willing to tolerate the status quo. They were ready for change, and the stage was set for the revolution to come. Segment 2: The Rise of the Bolsheviks The Bolshevik party was founded in 1903 by Vladimir Lenin, and its goal was to overthrow the government and establish a socialist state. Lenin was a charismatic leader and a brilliant tactician, and he quickly gained a following among the working class and the intelligentsia. The Bolsheviks were a small but dedicated group, and they worked tirelessly to build support for their cause. They established a newspaper, "Pravda," which became the voice of the party and helped to spread their message. They also organized demonstrations, strikes, and other events to raise awareness about the injustices of the current system and to build support for their cause. The Bolsheviks' message resonated with many Russians, and they quickly gained a following. As the revolution gained momentum, the Bolsheviks found themselves at the forefront of the movement. They had a clear vision for the future and a plan for how to achieve it, and many Russians saw them as the only hope for a better future. Segment 3: The October Revolution The October Revolution took place in 1917 and it was the decisive moment in the revolution. The Bolsheviks, led by Lenin, seized power and established the first communist government in the world. The Bolsheviks moved quickly to consolidate their power. They disbanded the Constituent Assembly, which was the new government that had been formed after the February Revolution, and they established the Soviet government. They also signed a treaty with Germany, ending Russia's involvement in World War I, which was a popular move among the war-weary population. The October Revolution was a turning point in Russian history. It marked the end of the old order and the beginning of a new era. The Bolsheviks faced opposition from many quarters, including other political groups, the military, and the royal family, but they were able to overcome these challenges and establish their government. The October Revolution set the tone for the rest of the revolution and established the Bolsheviks as the dominant force in Russian politics. It marked the beginning of a new era and the establishment of the Soviet Union, which would go on to have a profound impact on the world. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theiascompanion/message

A look at how World War I changed things in Russia, leading to hige discontent and eventually the February Revolution and end of Tsairst rule.

A look at the retun to autocratic rule following the 1905 Revolution ans how the Tsar tried to ignore the demands for change. All of this helps explain why, when things went so wrong in World War I it lead to the Tsar losing all control and power in the February Revolution if 1917.

Read for Audible Anarchist by Gregory Pankow https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC69G... Link to text https://theanarchistlibrary.org/libra... Alexander Berkman (November 21, 1870 – June 28, 1936) was a leading member of the anarchist movement in the early 20th century, famous for both his political activism and his writing. Berkman was born in Vilna in the Russian Empire (present-day Vilnius, Lithuania) and immigrated to the United States in 1888. He lived in New York City, where he became involved in the anarchist movement. He was the one-time lover and lifelong friend of anarchist Emma Goldman. In 1892, undertaking an act of propaganda of the deed, Berkman made an unsuccessful attempt to assassinate businessman Henry Clay Frick, for which he served 14 years in prison.

Diane and Sean discuss the 4 hour long Masterpiece Theatre television event, Doctor Zhivago. Episode music is, "Fairytale" by Ludovico Einaudi, from the OST.-  Our theme song is by Brushy One String-  Artwork by Marlaine LePage-  Why Do We Own This DVD?  Merch available at Teepublic-  Follow the show on social media:-  IG: @whydoweownthisdvd-  Twitter: @whydoweownthis1-  Follow Sean's Plants on IG: @lookitmahplantsSupport the show

This is the third episode in a series regarding the life of Russian dictator Vladimir Lenin.  This episode picks up after the disaster split between the Bolsheviks and Mensheviks.  Opportunity abounds to spark the socialist revolution (Petrograd uprisings, coronation chaos, World War I, and Gaspon's last gasp) but each time Lenin fails to seize the opportunity.  The role that Tsar Nicholas and Rasputin played in the failure of the Romanov's is fleshed out and the episode ends with a provisional government taking over after the February Revolution.  Lenin's turn in charge would have to wait.   The material in this podcast serves as an introduction to the International Baccalaureates' Paper two topic 10  - Authoritarian States (20th century).

In this episode of our series on the Ukrainian War of Independence, we bring the narrative through the tumult of the First World War and the February Revolution in 1917. As the Ukrainians take advantage of this opportunity to exercise their right to national self-determination, they are met with resistance from the successors of the Russian Empire. Email me Follow me on Twitter Like the show on Facebook Visit the eBay store Support the show on Patreon Works Cited: Doroshenko, Dmytro. A Survey of Ukrainian History. Trident Press Limited, 1975.  Engelstein, Laura. Russia in Flames: War, Revolution, Civil War, 1917-1921. Oxford University Press, 2019.  Hrushevsky, Mykhailo. A History of Ukraine. Archon Books, 1970 Hunczak, Taras. The Ukraine, 1917-1921: A Study in Revolution. Harvard University Press, 1977. Maslakh, Serhii and Shakhrai, Vasyl. On the Current Situation in Ukraine. University of Michigan Press, 1970. Plokhy, Serhii. The Gates of Europe: A History of Ukraine. Basic Books, 2021. Reshetar, John. The Ukrainian Revolution, 1917-1920: A Study in Nationalism. Princeton University Press, 1952.

Episode 26: “Dance Party: Vol. VI; Dance Dance Revolution”In this twenty-sixth episode of Learned Hands, the Official Podcast of the Westerosi Bar Association, Maester Merry, Clint from Laws of Ice and Fire ask: Did the people of King's Landing have the right to revolution? If so, why?Our analysis this week includes:The Smallfolk Strike Back! We cover what happened to get folks to the point where they're ready to storm the basti… erm, dragonpit. The Return of Clint's Lockean Right to Revolution.Merry responds with some (not necessarily) Marxism. No one trusts a goddamn word Archmaester Gyldayn says.Your Hands cover the overlapping terms of riot, revolution, uprising, rebellion, and everything in between.General agreement that Cock Taxes are bad.We cover what this part of the Dance has in common with the Bread Riots, Stonewall, Watts, Warsaw, Minneapolis, Compton's Cafeteria, and even the February Revolution.Finally, we deliver a final verdict on whether and why the people of King's Landing had the Right to Revolution.Supplemental reading: Taking the Enlightenment Seriously Requires a Discussion of RaceMLK's Grosse Pointe speechShould countries have the right to rebel?Was Stonewall a riot, an uprising, or a rebellion?Steven Attewell on the Targaryen DracocracyBumpers by Reg Levy. Intro & Outro music courtesy Sid Luscious & The Pants. None of this should be construed as legal advice OBVIOUSLY. Support the show (https://www.WesterosBar.org)

March 8th, 1917. Demonstrations in St Petersburg mark the beginning of the February Revolution and the first stage of the Russian Revolution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Jamie and Jorge discuss the second chapter of Lenin's The State and Revolution titled "The Experience of 1848-51." How did Marx and Engels conceive of the State before the February Revolution of 1848? How does the bourgeois State operate? How did their conception of the State change over time? What is the Dictatorship of the Proletariat? Why must it both "wither away" and be used to defend socialist construction? Why is the mere acceptance of class struggle in society not enough, according to Lenin? The crew examines all of these questions and applies them to our contemporary situation. The State and Revolution, Chapter Two: https://www.marxists.org/archive/lenin/works/1917/staterev/ch02.htm Produced and Edited by Paul (@aufhebenkultur) Intro: Everybody Hates Chris theme song. Sign up as a Comrade to support the show! NOTE: There is a bit of repetition near the beginning. This is due to the episode being recorded over separate sessions. The listener may notice an improvement in audio quality when Jorge speaks. We hope you appreciate this change.

The February Revolution succeeded! Everything is great now! Get tix for Hero of Two Worlds Events! Aug 20 Politics and Prose with Jamelle Bouie Aug 23 Midtown Scholar with Ben Rhodes Aug 24 The Strand with Alexis Coe Aug 31 Harvard Bookstore with Patrick Wyman.

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Today in History: Beavis and Butthead debuts. Flight MH370 disappears. Joe Dimaggio passes away. 'February Revolution' begins in Russia. First combat troops arrive in Vietnam. Compact Disc Player demonstrated. Reagan refers to Soviet Union as 'Evil Empire.'         See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Nicholas II or Nikolai II Alexandrovich Romanov was the last Emperor of All Russia, ruling from 1 November 1894 until his abdication on 15 March 1917. During his reign, Russia embarked on a series of reforms including the introduction of civil liberties, literacy programs, state representation, and initiatives to modernize the empire's infrastructure. Ultimately, this progress was undermined by crushing defeats sustained by the Russian military in the Russo-Japanese war and World War I. By 1917, during the first russian revolution, a general strike joined by city's garrison mutinies in the capital forced Nicholas to abdicate the throne. In the years following his abdication, Nicholas was reviled by Soviet historians and state propaganda as a «callous tyrant» who persecuted his own people while sending countless soldiers to their deaths in pointless conflicts. More recent assessments have characterized him as a well-intentioned, hardworking ruler who ultimately failed because of aversing events. The severe military losses led to a collapse of morale at the front and at home; a general strike and a mutiny of the garrison in Petrograd sparked the February Revolution, which led to the downfall of the House of Romanov after three centuries of rule. After abdicating for himself and his son, Nicholas and his family were imprisoned by the Russian Provisional Government and exiled to Siberia. After the Bolsheviks took power in the October Revolution, the family was held in Yekaterinburg, where they were executed in July 1918. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/biography/message

In this episode, we discuss an alternate history that is different from our own. The October Revolution and what if it had failed. Russia had two revolutions around the year 1918. There was the February Revolution which got rid of the monarchy and put in place a provisional government. Then in October, Bolsheviks (communists) rose up and overthrow the provisional government and put a communist government into power. We discuss what happens if this revolution had failed. Twitter: https://twitter.com/BackTothePastP1 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rohan-parikh7/message

The Last of the Tsars is a masterful study of Nicholas II, the last Tsar of All the Russias, a man who was almost entirely out of his depth, perhaps even willfully so. It is also a compelling account of the social, economic and political foment in Russia in the aftermath of Alexander Kerensky’s February Revolution, the Bolshevik seizure of power in October 1917 and the beginnings of Lenin’s Soviet republic. The episode was recorded at Printworks, Dublin Castle, on 1st October 2017.Robert Service is a Fellow of St Antony’s College, Oxford. He has written biographies of Lenin, Trotsky and Stalin and several other books on Russia past and present.Patrick Geoghegan is Professor of Modern History at Trinity College Dublin. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Last of the Tsars is a masterful study of Nicholas II, the last Tsar of All the Russias, a man who was almost entirely out of his depth, perhaps even willfully so. It is also a compelling account of the social, economic and political foment in Russia in the aftermath of Alexander Kerensky's February Revolution, the Bolshevik seizure of power in October 1917 and the beginnings of Lenin's Soviet republic. The episode was recorded at Printworks, Dublin Castle, on 1st October 2017.Robert Service is a Fellow of St Antony's College, Oxford. He has written biographies of Lenin, Trotsky and Stalin and several other books on Russia past and present.Patrick Geoghegan is Professor of Modern History at Trinity College Dublin. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

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After the February Revolution toppled the Romanov dynasty, Alix found herself under house arrest with the rest of her family ultimately ending up meeting her end in Yekaterinburg.Support the show on PatreonTrailer for Nicholas and Alexandra Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Once one of the wealthiest members of the Russian aristocracy, Sofia Panina spent her final years living on a pension while in exile from her homeland. Adele Lindenmeyr's book Citizen Countess: Sofia Panina and the Fate of Revolutionary Russia (University of Wisconsin Press, 2019) recounts the eventful life of this remarkable woman, who through her dedication to helping others broke many of the barriers facing the women of her era. The daughter of a count and the granddaughter of an industrialist, at an early age Panina was removed from her widowed mother's care and enrolled in a boarding school. After a failed marriage at a young age, Panina focused on a career in philanthropy, establishing a settlement house in St. Petersburg that provided needed services for the workers living in the city. In the aftermath of the February Revolution in 1917 Panina served on the Petrograd city council and as an assistant cabinet minister—the first female cabinet member in world history – before the Bolshevik Revolution in November led to her trial and imprisonment. Though the Bolsheviks' victory in the civil war forced Panina into exile for the rest of her life, Lindenmeyr shows how her life remains relevant to Russians today, as they gain a renewed appreciation for her many achievements. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Once one of the wealthiest members of the Russian aristocracy, Sofia Panina spent her final years living on a pension while in exile from her homeland. Adele Lindenmeyr’s book Citizen Countess: Sofia Panina and the Fate of Revolutionary Russia (University of Wisconsin Press, 2019) recounts the eventful life of this remarkable woman, who through her dedication to helping others broke many of the barriers facing the women of her era. The daughter of a count and the granddaughter of an industrialist, at an early age Panina was removed from her widowed mother’s care and enrolled in a boarding school. After a failed marriage at a young age, Panina focused on a career in philanthropy, establishing a settlement house in St. Petersburg that provided needed services for the workers living in the city. In the aftermath of the February Revolution in 1917 Panina served on the Petrograd city council and as an assistant cabinet minister—the first female cabinet member in world history – before the Bolshevik Revolution in November led to her trial and imprisonment. Though the Bolsheviks’ victory in the civil war forced Panina into exile for the rest of her life, Lindenmeyr shows how her life remains relevant to Russians today, as they gain a renewed appreciation for her many achievements. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Once one of the wealthiest members of the Russian aristocracy, Sofia Panina spent her final years living on a pension while in exile from her homeland. Adele Lindenmeyr’s book Citizen Countess: Sofia Panina and the Fate of Revolutionary Russia (University of Wisconsin Press, 2019) recounts the eventful life of this remarkable woman, who through her dedication to helping others broke many of the barriers facing the women of her era. The daughter of a count and the granddaughter of an industrialist, at an early age Panina was removed from her widowed mother’s care and enrolled in a boarding school. After a failed marriage at a young age, Panina focused on a career in philanthropy, establishing a settlement house in St. Petersburg that provided needed services for the workers living in the city. In the aftermath of the February Revolution in 1917 Panina served on the Petrograd city council and as an assistant cabinet minister—the first female cabinet member in world history – before the Bolshevik Revolution in November led to her trial and imprisonment. Though the Bolsheviks’ victory in the civil war forced Panina into exile for the rest of her life, Lindenmeyr shows how her life remains relevant to Russians today, as they gain a renewed appreciation for her many achievements. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Once one of the wealthiest members of the Russian aristocracy, Sofia Panina spent her final years living on a pension while in exile from her homeland. Adele Lindenmeyr’s book Citizen Countess: Sofia Panina and the Fate of Revolutionary Russia (University of Wisconsin Press, 2019) recounts the eventful life of this remarkable woman, who through her dedication to helping others broke many of the barriers facing the women of her era. The daughter of a count and the granddaughter of an industrialist, at an early age Panina was removed from her widowed mother’s care and enrolled in a boarding school. After a failed marriage at a young age, Panina focused on a career in philanthropy, establishing a settlement house in St. Petersburg that provided needed services for the workers living in the city. In the aftermath of the February Revolution in 1917 Panina served on the Petrograd city council and as an assistant cabinet minister—the first female cabinet member in world history – before the Bolshevik Revolution in November led to her trial and imprisonment. Though the Bolsheviks’ victory in the civil war forced Panina into exile for the rest of her life, Lindenmeyr shows how her life remains relevant to Russians today, as they gain a renewed appreciation for her many achievements. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Once one of the wealthiest members of the Russian aristocracy, Sofia Panina spent her final years living on a pension while in exile from her homeland. Adele Lindenmeyr’s book Citizen Countess: Sofia Panina and the Fate of Revolutionary Russia (University of Wisconsin Press, 2019) recounts the eventful life of this remarkable woman, who through her dedication to helping others broke many of the barriers facing the women of her era. The daughter of a count and the granddaughter of an industrialist, at an early age Panina was removed from her widowed mother’s care and enrolled in a boarding school. After a failed marriage at a young age, Panina focused on a career in philanthropy, establishing a settlement house in St. Petersburg that provided needed services for the workers living in the city. In the aftermath of the February Revolution in 1917 Panina served on the Petrograd city council and as an assistant cabinet minister—the first female cabinet member in world history – before the Bolshevik Revolution in November led to her trial and imprisonment. Though the Bolsheviks’ victory in the civil war forced Panina into exile for the rest of her life, Lindenmeyr shows how her life remains relevant to Russians today, as they gain a renewed appreciation for her many achievements. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Once one of the wealthiest members of the Russian aristocracy, Sofia Panina spent her final years living on a pension while in exile from her homeland. Adele Lindenmeyr’s book Citizen Countess: Sofia Panina and the Fate of Revolutionary Russia (University of Wisconsin Press, 2019) recounts the eventful life of this remarkable woman, who through her dedication to helping others broke many of the barriers facing the women of her era. The daughter of a count and the granddaughter of an industrialist, at an early age Panina was removed from her widowed mother’s care and enrolled in a boarding school. After a failed marriage at a young age, Panina focused on a career in philanthropy, establishing a settlement house in St. Petersburg that provided needed services for the workers living in the city. In the aftermath of the February Revolution in 1917 Panina served on the Petrograd city council and as an assistant cabinet minister—the first female cabinet member in world history – before the Bolshevik Revolution in November led to her trial and imprisonment. Though the Bolsheviks’ victory in the civil war forced Panina into exile for the rest of her life, Lindenmeyr shows how her life remains relevant to Russians today, as they gain a renewed appreciation for her many achievements. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the strangest conflicts of the Great War happened 1000 miles east of Moscow between two units of Czech and Hungarian former POWs. What these troops were doing on the edge of Siberia is a fascinating tale of ethnic resentments, self-determination, and unintended consequences. Notes and Links A word about dates. Anyone writing about the Russian Revolution must wrestle with the date issue. The Russian empire used a different calendar than the rest of the world for several centuries. This means that the Russian calendar ran about two weeks ahead of the rest of the world. So an event such as the February Revolution occurred on February 23rd on the Russian calendar but March 8 on the western calendar. The Bolsheviks converted to the western calendar in February 1918, making life easier for them but more complicated for humble podcasters a century later who must decide which date system to use. I have chosen to give dates before the Revolution according to the old calendar, as people in Russian themselves would have experienced them. So in my text, the February Revolution happens in February and the October Revolution in October. Comparing the map of Europe before and after World War I reveals how many new nations came into being after the collapse of the Austria-Hungarian empire and the division of territory by the Paris Peace Conference. For years the Armistice, armed conflict stretched from southern Finland through the Baltics, Poland, Germany, Czechoslovakia, Austria, Hungary, Yugoslavia, Bulgaria, and Romania. Before the Great War, Tomáš Masaryk was a professor of philosophy and Czechoslovak nationalist leader. He fled Prague early in the war and spent time in London drumming up support for a new Czechoslovak nation. After the Tsarist regime was overthrown in February 1917, he traveled to St. Petersburg to convince revolutionary leaders to allow the creation of a Czechoslovak Legion drawn from POWs that would fight the Central Powers. Russian POW camps were grim, overcrowded, and disease-ridden. They only became worse after the Revolution, when the new government put little priority on the care and feeding of prisoners. POWs were eager to leave the camps, to go home, to support the Czechoslovak Legion, or to join the Bolsheviks. Tsar Nicholas II was the heir to the 300-year-old Romanov dynasty and the supreme autocrat of all Russians. In effect, the entire nation was his personal fiefdom. He was diligent and hardworking but utterly unprepared for the task of rule and, frankly, not very smart. Nicholas was married to Alexandra, a granddaughter of Queen Victoria, and the couple had four daughters and one son. Alexandra became even more passionate about Russian autocracy than her husband, once telling her grandmother than the Russian people love to be whipped. Alexei, the young son and heir, had a blood disease hemophilia. He was frequently ill and likely would not have lived to adulthood. The trauma of her son's illness sent Alexandra scrambling for help and healing. She found both in the peasant mystic Grigori Rasputin. Rasputin was foul-mouthed, lecherous, and dirty, but he convinced the Empress that he and he alone could save her son. During the 1905 Russian Revolution, the people rose up in protest, but the military remained loyal to the regime and put down riots before they got out of hand. In one incident, troops opened fire on peaceful protesters, killing hundreds; this is an artistic representation of that scene. The Tsar implemented reforms to limit the revolution, but he walked them back as soon as possible. By 1917, the military had lost faith in the regime and began supporting protesters rather than fighting them. After the Revolution, the Provisional Goverment tried to control the government. On paper, they looked powerful, but in reality they quickly squandered any authority they might have had. The soviets or councils of Moscow and Petrograd had the real power in 1917. They were large, unruly bodies made up of factory workers, peasants in from the countryside, soldiers, and a handful of trained, experienced communist organizers. They attempted a form of direct democracy that ended up disorganized and brutal. Vladimir Lenin rushed back to Russia after the Revolution and quickly began organizing the Bolsheviks into the most formidable political force in the country. He and his party seized control in October 1917. The Czecho-Slovak Legion traveled east along the Trans-Siberian Railway. This map shows the entire route of the railway. The Legion actually joined the railway on a leg not pictured on this map that extended into Ukraine southwest of Moscow. According to their original plan, they would have to travel roughly 5000 miles from Ukraine to Vladivostock. A unit of the Czechoslovak Legion stands with one of their trains on the Trans-Siberian Railway. Five members of the Legion pose in a photo studio. I love this photo--it raises so many questions. When and where did they find a photo studio? Who came up with the pose? Did anyone recognize how silly they looked against a clearly painted backdrop of a classical column? Please note that the links below to Amazon are affiliate links. That means that, at no extra cost to you, I can earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. 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Welcome to Finance and Fury, The furious Friday edition Intro ep to a new FF series – probably going to be the biggest Today – episode to give the bird's eye view of the overall topic - massive topic - ranges from education, energy, transportation, medicine prices, along with 1,000 other things  Spend a number of episodes on each of these elements - look at finer details – may seem unrelated – Everything in this series - form part of the 17 SDGs set out by the UN in Agenda 2030 This may be a bit long – lots to initially unpack - but very important ep – side to history most people don’t know about – that still affects us to this day What is Agenda 2030? Most people haven’t probably heard about this – that is okay – not discussed/addressed often – but it exists 193 countries signed on to this almost 4 years ago – we were one of them (Australia) If you are one of the few who have heard of this – probably had one of two reactions, First thought of the conspiracy theories that are brought up in relation to this topic or You were thinking about the plans for a one-world government – ‘new world order’ - conspiring to provide top-down legislation to all individual governments – Term Conspiracy theory – Conspire – make secret plans jointly to commit an unlawful or harmful act – People are charged for committing conspiracy in criminal law – if you agreed with your friends to sneak out of the house when you were a kid, you conspired with them against your parents' ‘laws’ Important to not be dismissive of the label of conspiracy theory – as some of the biggest atrocities in history were committed through conspiracy theory turned into action – conspiring is theorising with another party/making plans – then if you go through with the action – it turns into another crime – conspiracy to rob a bank versus armed robbery of a bank – only individuals are charged with conspiracy – Who is in charge of governments or unelected groups like the UN? Individuals – a lot of history showing lots of conspiracies   Quick history of some conspiracies – on the Governmental/global level It was a Conspiracy that sparked USA entry into WW1 – prolonging the war for 2-3 years – millions more dead – and set up the treaty of Versailles – most historians attribute conditions of this to the aftermath in Germany and rise of the Third Reich – which lead to WW2 – This was the sinking of the Lusitania - WW1 breaks out – all know story - assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary by a Serbian nationalist in 1914 - hardly sufficient reason to plunge the world war - claim over ten million lives and twenty million wounded – let alone the generation suffering from shell shock Well – if you listened to the Fiat rise – with the initial financing model of the 5 Rothschild brothers – this was around 100 years into use by now – and nations took advantage – finance trade, colonial territories, expansion An arms race had been in progress for many years; large, standing armies had been recruited and trained; military alliances had been hammered together; all in preparation for war – but once it broke out they needed more money – EU banks had no money left – to turn to USA selected the House of Morgan-acting as partners of the Rothschilds-to act as sales agent for their bonds - money began to flow in January of 1915 when the House of Morgan signed a contract with the British Army Council and the Admiralty - Also loaned to French and Russians By end of 1915 - Germany looked like they would win the war– France and Brittan on ropes – Germany offered peace in 1916 – basis of status quo – pre-war frontiers – but Franco Prussian wars of 1871 – turned down – the conspiracy was already in action – JP and other bankers would lose a lot of money if England and France lost and couldn’t pay debts back – How to save their interests? US needs to enter Through the whole war – German Uboats (form of early sub) devastating military – but couldn’t fire on civilian ships – so allies used civilian ships but outfitted them with weapons and used them to ship war supplies Lusitania was one – and Germans knew it – treaty that they can ‘arrest’ and search – but allies opened fire as soon as UBoat rose – so they started just sinking every ship civilian or military – most were the same thing Germany tried to warn the population not to get on the ship – send warnings to be printed to US newspapers - JPM – also had control over international shipping – German and England – largest lines – English competitor had the Lusitania as one of flagships - British passenger liner that sailed regularly between Liverpool and New York – But retrofitted with 12 guns on the decks – and carry munitions Left NY on May 1 1915 – sunk 6 days later – 1,195 dead – 195 Americans - event that turned US public into pro-war JP Morgan had 1000 journalists on payroll – and strong control over media through ownerships/investments Financial records show through ‘New Haven Railroads’ – Cost $400k p.a. in 1915 – Held bonds in Boston Herald and hundreds of other companies Warnings Never got published – Needed something to turn the public pro war – as 90% didn’t want to go, and the rest were split on backing the allies, or Germans as a lot were German immigrants – Elected Wilson as he promised no war – but his campaign financers wanted differently – guess who 1916, Woodrow Wilson formally sanctioned the undertaking in negotiations for war - conversations between Colonel House and the leaders of England and France – secret to public – so once public convinced all they have to do is pass the act of war Morgan with Newspapers pushed hard on war narrative – Covered up that Lusitania was military in 1917 – USA joined – JP was saved Around same time - Conspiracy which sparked the Soviet Union – Lenin - After the outbreak of the February Revolution, German authorities allowed Lenin and his lieutenants to cross Germany en route from Switzerland to Sweden in a sealed railway car. German leaders hoped, correctly, that the return of the anti-war socialists to Russia would undermine the Russian war effort, which was continuing under the provisional government – with the US entry – needed Russia out – so they conspired to smuggle Lenin into Russia – Long and short – Morgan saved his billions – made much more – all through conspiring to withhold real news, drive public policy through the newspapers and have the politicians ready to act – Real conspiracy – all documented – look at first hand sources of testimonies in congress   Could go on and on – but acts of conspiracy exist – individuals do it – but the level of power they have to commit action on conspiracy matters – bank robber versus the power to spark a war –   The whole point of this series – not look at conspiracies - but will be to look into each of the SDGs set out in Agenda 2030 – Will be using the information provided from the UN and the corporate sponsors/partners – explain it in detail Look at policy decisions, who they partner with, who has financial interests in these policies, what primary source materials provide as fact. Any news article or Wikipedia page about history can be changed at will, but if you can find information on the event from the words of someone who was there in a format that remains unchained and in full (so not a sentence out of context) Going to be using historical events as illustration throughout the episodes – helps to provide an example of what happens down the road from certain policy decisions Agenda 2030 is rarely ever mentioned – but you would likely hear about one of the initiatives every day, just don’t know it is part of the UNs Global Initiative   Before we get into each of the SDGs and overview of topics next ep – look at Who the UN is, and where it came from - "Declaration of United Nations" drafted by U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt (call him FDR), British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, and Roosevelt aide Harry Hopkins in 29 December 1941 - UN was FDR's highest postwar priority. incorporated Soviet suggestions - but left no role for France term "United Nations" was on January 1942 - 26 Governments signed the Declaration. One major change from the Atlantic Charter was the addition of a provision for religious freedom, which Stalin approved after Roosevelt insisted. agreed to the basic structure of the new body at the Dumbarton Oaks Conference in 1944.  At Yalta, Roosevelt, Churchill, and Stalin agreed to the establishment of the United Nations, as well as the structure of the United Nations Security Council. Stalin insisted on having a veto and FDR finally agreed. By early 1945 it had been signed by 21 more countries (Aus) - Big Four of the United States, Britain, Soviet Union and China would make the major decisions UN– a global diplomatic and political organization dedicated to international peace and stability – their words It is the dream of all authoritarians – mass control of global population brings peace and stability – they have to do what you say - Stalin and Roosevelt were some strange bedfellows – pretty good friends by political standards – Both believed in a fascist society – Roosevelt and Stalin - shared the same outlook for the postwar world - formed a friendship to shape the global stage Roosevelt worked hard to win Stalin - Stalin initially unconvinced that FDRs planned world organization with police powers would stop one nation from breaking away to start a war - Stalin’s opinion evolved -view FDR as key to peace Odd that Stalin – mass-murdering authoritarian would be so keen on the concept of the UN – Rings alarm bells UN Scandals – Conspiracy theory – International Paedophile ring is run through the UN – 2017 - UN Secretary General admitted to 145 incidents involving 311 victims in 2016 alone – most in peace operations startling admission at a high-level meeting on the wings of the UN General Assembly meeting. Antonio Guterres said “sexual exploitation and abuse is not a problem of peacekeeping, it is a problem of the entire United Nations. Contrary to the information spreading that this is a question related to our peacekeeping operations, it is necessary to say that the majority of the cases of sexual exploitation and abuse are done by the civilian organisations of the United Nations, and not in peacekeeping operations.” If the admitted 311 cases in peace operations are a minority – at least double cases occurred All happened in the wake of the Oxfam scandal which was very similar to this. And individuals in Clinton foundation that were caught trying to traffic kids out of Haiti. These are the same organisation that leaders of nations are taking their marching orders from – but what happens? Go into nations as a ‘peace keeping mission’ and committing such atrocities – someone who says they are a plumber turning up at your house and forcing their way in to fix the pipes, but then ripping some out for copper and running away – If it just happened once, shame on them, but twice, let alone hundreds This is a perfect conspiracy though – at the minimum, a massive number of people are conspiring to commit one of the greatest atrocities on those in society who are the most vulnerable – At the extreme level it was the Illuminati doing it for child sacrifices and adrenochrome – either way – the outcome is the same regardless of conspiracy in intentions –   The UN doesn’t work as a collective – policy the same – usually get given ‘ideas’ for policy from Non for profits or corporate think tanks. Many different individuals working through independent departments – but with the same goal Individuals can do bad things - especially when no accountability – absolute power and all – only thing that keeps politicians in line (sometimes barely) - stops a lot of authoritarian powers = the balance of power of the people – but if that slowly gets eroded over time from those already immune from the eyes of the wrathful public - easy strategy Use social pressure as coercion tactic – everyone is doing it mentality – getting all nations to sign on or else – shows conformity – look at what happens to a country when they don’t go along with it – media dumps on them as the black sheep – and the people by extension for having such non-progressive politicians – social shame tactics – so we then elect the people wanting to put these policies in place and do the bidding of the UN Very subtle – happens over years and years – but look at comedy shows now – not comedy anymore but political tools of disinformation Disarm with comedy and paint a narrative – all step in lock and march to the same thing as what the UN want Massive claims – But it is very complex – as to do this needs to be so complex and implemented over a long time and different stages which seem unrelated but really serve the same outcome To end – quickly look at one element of the SDGs in next weeks ep – that is people I want to do the best job in fully laying this out - there are lots of different bits to go through   But – something to think about over the next week – UNESCO - United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization  People – This one where it all starts – people need to willingly want these policies – UN helps with this as well UNESCO - first General Conference took place from 19 November to 10 December 1946, and elected Dr. Julian Huxley to Director-General British evolutionary biologist, eugenicist, and internationalist - Huxley was a prominent member of the British Eugenics Society and was its president from 1959 to 1962. In 1959 he received a Special Award of the Lasker Foundation in the category Planned Parenthood – World Population.  Huxley's dream was the same as Aldous Huxleys – Brave new world – where only those set fit to breed could do so Founding of UNESCO 1946 – ‘This even though it is quite true that any radical eugenic policy will be for many years politically and psychologically impossible, it will be important for UNESCO to see that the eugenic problem is examined with the greatest care, and that the public mind is informed of the issues at stake, so that much that now is unthinkable may at lease become thinkable’ – "...taking the techniques of persuasion and information and true propaganda that we have learnt to apply nationally in war, and deliberately bending them to the international tasks of peace, if necessary utilizing them -- as Lenin envisaged - to 'overcome the resistance of millions' to desirable change. "Using drama to reveal reality and art as the method by which, in Sir Stephen Tallent's works, 'truth becomes impressive and a living principle of action,' and aiming to produce concerted effort, which -- top quote Grierson once more -- needs a background of faith and a sense of destiny. This must be a mass philosophy, a mass creed, and it can never be achieved without the use of the media and of mass communication. Unesco, in the press of its detailed work, must never forget this enormous feat."  "There are thus two tasks for the Mass Media division of Unesco; the one general; the other special. The special one is to enlist the press and the radio and the cinema to the fullest extent in the service of formal and adult education, of science and learning, of art and culture. The general one is to see that these agencies are used both to contribute to mutual comprehension between nations and cultures, and also to promote the growth of a common outlook shared by all nations and cultures." p. 60 Think on that while you ponder the irony of statements like ‘abortions save lives’ – or why you wont see the UNs policies discussed in anything more than a soundbite or positive light – where only idiots wouldn’t do as the UN policies want   Covered a lot – and jumped around a bit between historical conspiracies – Take away – Conspiracies happen – and the UN shouldn’t be blindly trusted – That what you see from the media or politicians shouldn’t be blindly trusted either if pushing for policy from UN – Carrying out wishes of UN rather than national population – Representative democracy stops representing the people - going to look into this further in next ep References from today: JP Morgan Loans to England and France https://seekingalpha.com/instablog/25783813-peter-palms/4550806-role-j-p-morgan-providing-loans-england-france-world-war-souring-loans-became-apparent   Huxley quotes - https://www.crossroad.to/Quotes/globalism/julian-huxley.htm   Thanks for listening, if you enjoyed the episode and want to get in contact please do so here https://financeandfury.com.au/contact/

On this day in 1917, the February Revolution began in Russia. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

The revolutionary upheavals in Petrograd lead to the formation of a Provisional Government. Emperor Nikolai II abdicates, ending the 304-year old Romanov dynasty.

Reform has failed and the Social Democratic Parties of Europe have failed to stop the war. As the European war grinds the working class and peasantry like meat, a demonstration by proletarian women revives the Russian Revolution. The Tsar orders a brutal suppression of the uprisings just as he did during the 1905 Revolution. This time, however, the soldiers of Petrograd turn their guns towards the regime and engage in pitched battles against police in the streets. The working class begin to form revolutionary committees while the bourgeoisie abandon the Tsar. The Soviets and Provisional Government embark upon building the new Russia, but dual power creates tension within the revolution. The Movements is a leftist history and politics podcast. Transcripts may be requested for accessibility reasons by e-mailing movementspod@gmail.com. Find us on facebook and twitter @movementspod and support the show by donating at https://www.patreon.com/movementspodSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/movementspod)

The Treaty of Brest-Litovsk, signed by representatives of Soviet Russia and representatives from the Central Powers, effectively ended World War I on the Eastern Front. In order to do this, Russia had to accept extremely harsh terms regarding territorial claims and concessions. Yet the government of Russia was not the one that had been prosecuting the war, because Russia had undergone two revolutions in 1917, the February Revolution that overthrew the Tsar and the October Revolution that replaced the Provisional Government with a Communist one. The Bolsheviks now in charge of Russia, especially Vladimir Lenin and Leon Trotsky wanted most of all to end the war. More radical Bolsheviks thought eventually revolution would overthrow the governments of the Central Powers. Instead, Soviet Russia agreed to a harsh peace, to focus on a still raging Civil War. Remarkably, the German Empire would quickly cease to exist, which made the historical legacy of the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk much less impactful than it seemed at the time.

Today's guest, Sheila Fitzpatrick, discusses some of the myriad interpretations that have been given to the 1917 revolutions, judgments about its success and importance, and offers insight into Russia's own subdued attitude toward the centenary.

The February Revolution would bring the Tsarist government toppling down, but what would take it's place? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A keynote lecture from Semion Lyandres, PhD, Professor of History, Faculty Fellow of Kellogg and Nanovic Institutes and Co-Director of the Program in Russian and East European Studies, University of Notre Dame.

To mark the anniversary of the Russian Revolution. https://www.gresham.ac.uk/lectures-and-events/the-february-revolution-in-russia The dilemmas of modern empire and monarchy will be discussed, firstly in general terms and then specifically in terms of Russia. What were the key challenges facing Nicholas II and why was he unable to meet them, both in the domestic and international contexts. The lecture will explain how the effects of Russia's involvement in the First World War firstly undermined all support for the monarchy and led to its sudden collapse in February 1917, and subsequently allowed the Bolsheviks to overthrow the Provisional Government so easily eight months later.The transcript and downloadable versions of the lecture are available from the Gresham College website: https://www.gresham.ac.uk/lectures-and-events/the-february-revolution-in-russiaGresham College has been giving free public lectures since 1597. This tradition continues today with all of our five or so public lectures a week being made available for free download from our website. There are currently over 2,000 lectures free to access or download from the website.Website: http://www.gresham.ac.uk Twitter: http://twitter.com/GreshamCollege Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greshamcollege Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/greshamcollege

On February 23, 1917, female textile-workers and housewives protested a bread shortage in Petrograd, the imperial capital of the Russian Empire. It was the beginning of twelve days of protests, riots, and political dealing that concluded with the abdication of Tsar Nicholas II. This was the February Revolution. It was the beginning of the Russian Revolution, one of the most important historical events of the twentieth century, second only in consequence to the World War that midwifed its birth. Further along a lengthy chain of cause and effect from that bread protest in Petrograd, by the end of the year a Communist state had been established atop a 1/6th of the world’s territory; revolution after revolution, most momentously the Chinese Revolution, would follow the example of 1917; Fascism would in part arise as a reaction to it; and following 1945 it would for almost fifty years shape international politics. My guest today to explain the complex events of the first year of the revolution to us is Professor Richard L. Hernandez of the Department of History at East Carolina University. He is particularly interested in the social, cultural, and religious aspects of the Russian Revolution, particularly in rural areas. Currently he is completing a book tentatively entitled Political Religion and Religious Politics: Radical Modernity, Traditional Culture, and the Building of Socialism in Rural Russia.

After other nations had abolished slavery in their Caribbean colonies, for example the British in 1833, there were also forces that worked for a gradual abolition of slavery in the Danish colony. Not least of these was the colony’s Governor-General, Peter von Scholten, who implemented several reforms that eased conditions for the slaves. In 1843, for example, the slaves were given Saturday off, just as they already had Sunday off. It meant that they could work for themselves, save money, and perhaps even buy their freedom. The question of emancipation of the slaves was often discussed at the Assembly of the Estates of the Realm in Denmark in 1844. It was in 1847 it was decided that the children that were born to slaves in the future would be free, and that slavery would entirely cease in 1859. However, during the following year, 1848, revolutions broke out several places in the world. France experienced the February Revolution, and revolutions also broke out in Haiti and Venezuela. The disorders there spread to Martinique and Guadeloupe. The desire for freedom also spread to the slaves in the Danish colony in the West Indies. On July 2, they rose up in an initial rebellion on St. Croix. Plantations were burned down, and the city of Frederiksted was besieged by rebels, so only the city’s fort, Fort Frederiksværn, remained in Danish hands. When Peter von Scholten came the following day to Frederiksted, the situation was about to get completely out of control. Scholten was under heavy pressure and chose to declare slavery abolished with immediate effect. He called out over the enraged slaves: “Now you are free, you are hereby emancipated.” In following days, local officials worked together with the rebellion’s leader John Gottlieb, called General Buddhoe, to calm tempers and get society to function on the new terms with the new free workers.

After other nations had abolished slavery in their Caribbean colonies, for example the British in 1833, there were also forces that worked for a gradual abolition of slavery in the Danish colony. Not least of these was the colony’s Governor-General, Peter von Scholten, who implemented several reforms that eased conditions for the slaves. In 1843, for example, the slaves were given Saturday off, just as they already had Sunday off. It meant that they could work for themselves, save money, and perhaps even buy their freedom. The question of emancipation of the slaves was often discussed at the Assembly of the Estates of the Realm in Denmark in 1844. It was in 1847 it was decided that the children that were born to slaves in the future would be free, and that slavery would entirely cease in 1859. However, during the following year, 1848, revolutions broke out several places in the world. France experienced the February Revolution, and revolutions also broke out in Haiti and Venezuela. The disorders there spread to Martinique and Guadeloupe. The desire for freedom also spread to the slaves in the Danish colony in the West Indies. On July 2, they rose up in an initial rebellion on St. Croix. Plantations were burned down, and the city of Frederiksted was besieged by rebels, so only the city’s fort, Fort Frederiksværn, remained in Danish hands. When Peter von Scholten came the following day to Frederiksted, the situation was about to get completely out of control. Scholten was under heavy pressure and chose to declare slavery abolished with immediate effect. He called out over the enraged slaves: “Now you are free, you are hereby emancipated.” In following days, local officials worked together with the rebellion’s leader John Gottlieb, called General Buddhoe, to calm tempers and get society to function on the new terms with the new free workers.

After other nations had abolished slavery in their Caribbean colonies, for example the British in 1833, there were also forces that worked for a gradual abolition of slavery in the Danish colony. Not least of these was the colony’s Governor-General, Peter von Scholten, who implemented several reforms that eased conditions for the slaves. In 1843, for example, the slaves were given Saturday off, just as they already had Sunday off. It meant that they could work for themselves, save money, and perhaps even buy their freedom. The question of emancipation of the slaves was often discussed at the Assembly of the Estates of the Realm in Denmark in 1844. It was in 1847 it was decided that the children that were born to slaves in the future would be free, and that slavery would entirely cease in 1859. However, during the following year, 1848, revolutions broke out several places in the world. France experienced the February Revolution, and revolutions also broke out in Haiti and Venezuela. The disorders there spread to Martinique and Guadeloupe. The desire for freedom also spread to the slaves in the Danish colony in the West Indies. On July 2, they rose up in an initial rebellion on St. Croix. Plantations were burned down, and the city of Frederiksted was besieged by rebels, so only the city’s fort, Fort Frederiksværn, remained in Danish hands. When Peter von Scholten came the following day to Frederiksted, the situation was about to get completely out of control. Scholten was under heavy pressure and chose to declare slavery abolished with immediate effect. He called out over the enraged slaves: “Now you are free, you are hereby emancipated.” In following days, local officials worked together with the rebellion’s leader John Gottlieb, called General Buddhoe, to calm tempers and get society to function on the new terms with the new free workers.

After other nations had abolished slavery in their Caribbean colonies, for example the British in 1833, there were also forces that worked for a gradual abolition of slavery in the Danish colony. Not least of these was the colony’s Governor-General, Peter von Scholten, who implemented several reforms that eased conditions for the slaves.  In 1843, for example, the slaves were given Saturday off, just as they already had Sunday off. It meant that they could work for themselves, save money, and perhaps even buy their freedom. The question of emancipation of the slaves was often discussed at the Assembly of the Estates of the Realm in Denmark in 1844. It was in 1847 it was decided that the children that were born to slaves in the future would be free, and that slavery would entirely cease in 1859. However, during the following year, 1848, revolutions broke out several places in the world. France experienced the February Revolution, and revolutions also broke out in Haiti and Venezuela. The disorders there spread to Martinique and Guadeloupe. The desire for freedom also spread to the slaves in the Danish colony in the West Indies. On July 2, they rose up in an initial rebellion on St. Croix. Plantations were burned down, and the city of Frederiksted was besieged by rebels, so only the city’s fort, Fort Frederiksværn, remained in Danish hands. When Peter von Scholten came the following day to Frederiksted, the situation was about to get completely out of control. Scholten was under heavy pressure and chose to declare slavery abolished with immediate effect. He called out over the enraged slaves: “Now you are free, you are hereby emancipated.” In following days, local officials worked together with the rebellion’s leader John Gottlieb, called General Buddhoe, to calm tempers and get society to function on the new terms with the new free workers.

On March 19, 2003, President George W. Bush came on national television and said "At this hour, American and coalition forces are in the early stages of military operations to disarm Iraq, to free its people and to defend the world from grave danger.” On the March 19, 2013 edition of Tell Somebody, we observe the 10th anniversary of Shock and Awe and other anniversaries just past and upcoming: a short clip of Bradley Manning’s statement acknowledging his release of documents to Wikileaks; International Womens Day March 8, 1917 and the start of the February Revolution in Russia, reading an excerpt from an eyewitness account; the 10th anniversary of the killing of Rachel Corrie in Gaza on March 16 with a rebroadcast of a 2009 interview with her parents Cindy and Craig Corrie; and the April 4, 2004 wounding of Tomas Young with 2005 and 2007 interviews with Young and a 2008 interview with his mother, Cathy Smith.  In a February appearance via Skype to an audience viewing the film Body of War, Tomas Young announced that he would end his life. This page and the podcast are produced and maintained by Tell Somebody  and may or may not reflect the edition of the show broadcast on the radio. Click on the pod icon above or the .mp3 filename below to listen to the show, or right-click and choose "save target as" to save a copy of the audio file to your computer. You can also subscribe to the podcast, for free, at the iTunes store or your podcast directory. If you have any comments or questions about the show or any problems accessing the files, send an email to: mail@tellsomebody.us Twitter: @tellsomebodynow Tell Somebody on facebook

In the second episode discussing the tumultuous year 1917 in Russia, we examine the reasons for the failure of the February Revolution (discussed in Episode 1). How did the Bolsheviks, a small party on the far left of the political spectrum that barely merited any notice in February, come to dominate the popular revolution during 1917? And how did the Bolsheviks manage to channel their popularity into the power to seize control of the government of the world’s largest country?

How did the February Revolution happen? Why did it escalate from a series of protests over food shortages to the abdication of the Czar and the establishment of the Provisional Government and Petrograd Soviet? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/explaininghistory.

How did the February Revolution happen? Why did it escalate from a series of protests over food shortages to the abdication of the Czar and the establishment of the Provisional Government and Petrograd Soviet? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Guest Joan Neuberger from UT’s Department of History discusses the long-simmering causes of the revolution and discontent in Russia, and what finally lit the spark that caused the uprising that toppled the three hundred-year old Romanov dynasty.

In February 1917, long summering tensions sparked a revolution that led to the overthrow of Russian Tsar Nicholas II and the establishment of a new government under Kerenski which was later overthrown by a group that became the Communist Party (the October Revolution). Guest Joan Neuberger from UT’s Department of History discusses the long-simmering causes of the revolution and discontent in Russia, and what finally lit the spark that caused the uprising that toppled the three hundred-year old Romanov dynasty.

The March 13, 2012 edition of Tell Somebody started out with cab driver Richard Tripp talking about the www.coppinc.com Spring Break for the Homeless event coming up in Kansas City on April 7th.  Tripp is the founder and director of COPP Inc, and every Spring and Fall has been putting on events where a couple of thousand people come for free food, free clothing and free entertainment. Next, we heard from Byllye Avery, founder of Black Women's Health Imperative, one of the groups in a coalition called HERvotes.  The 101st International Women's Day was March 8th, and March is Women's History Month, but you'd never know it from the current political climate and the attacks on women's rights and threats to the health and economy of all. The show ends with an account of how revolution broke out on International Women's Day in 1917 in St. Petersburg.  What has come to be called the February Revolution was sparked by women, and this last segment of the show is part of an eyewitiness account by Russian Army machine gun training officer Hugo Hakk, never heard anyplace else before it was serialized on Tell Somebody in 2009. Click on the the pod icon above or the .mp3 filename below to listen to the show, or right-click and choose "save target as" to save a copy of the audio file to your computer.  You can also subscribe to the podcast, for free, at the iTunes store or your podcast directory.  If you have any comments or questions about the show or any problems accessing the files, send an email to: mail@tellsomebody.us

Democracy Now host Amy Goodman is my guest on this edition of Tell Somebody.  Just ahead of an appearance in Kansas City in a benefit for 90.1 FM KKFI, Goodman talks about her book Standing Up To The Madness, Ordinary Heroes in Extraordinary Times, co-authored with her brother, David Goodman. After that, Part VI of Eyewitness to the Russian Revolution, a never before published account of the February Revolution in Petrograd, Russia in 1917, by Hugo Hakk, Estonian officer in the czar's army, used with permission of his daughter and translator, Liia Hakk.

Vandana Shiva on her book Soil Not Oil, and Part IV of Eyewitness to the Russian Revolution. Vandana Shiva is a world-renowned environmental leader and thinker.  Her latest book is Soil Not Oil, Engironmental Justice In An Age Of Climate Crisis.  On this edition of Tell Somebody, I talk to Vandana Shiva about the book. "A must-read for anyone who takes the future of the planet seriously,  Soil Not Oil dares us to imagine a world where people matter more than profits." www.navdanya.com www.southendpress.org Then I finish up the show with Part IV of Eyewitness to the Russian Revolution.  Hugo Hakk, machine gun trainer/officer in the Czar's Army is on leave from the Eastern Front in WWI and finds himself in Petrograd just as the February Revolution is breaking out in 1917.  After a side trip to Finland, he's back in Petrograd on International Women's Day.  Tell Somebody is a locally produced weekly public affairs program on 90.1 FM, KKFI, Kansas City Community Radio. Tom Klammer host and producer www.kkfi.org www.tellsomebody.us  

March 16th marks the sixth anniversary of Rachel Corrie's death in Gaza after being run over by an American-supplied Israeli bulldozer.  The play My Name is Rachel Corrie opens at the Unicorn Theater in Kansas City on March 19th.  On this edition of Tell Somebody, you'll hear some comments former CIA analyst Ray McGovern made about Rachel while he was here in Kansas City in October, 2008, and then an interview with Rachel's parents, Craig and Cindy Corrie, that I recorded when they were here in October 2006. After that, hear the words of Hugo Hakk, young officer in the Army of Czar Nicholas, in part two of the multi-part Eyewitness to the February Revolution.  Hakk is on leave from the Eastern front in February, 1917, and finds himself in Petrograd (St. Petersburg) in the days leading up to the revolution.