The document summarizes major events in Russia between the late 1800s and 1920s, including the fall of the Russian Empire and rise of communism. It discusses how the Russian Empire faced modernization challenges under the last czars and experienced unrest. The 1917 revolutions overthrew the czarist regime and established a provisional government, which Lenin then took control of through the Bolshevik revolution. Lenin established a communist government and repressive policies through the Red Terror, before his death led to Stalin consolidating power and instituting harsh industrialization and collectivization policies through the 1930s.
77. We’ll start with six. And end with five. Where’d he go? The missing guy was killed by secret police chief Nikolai Yezhov’s execution squads. About Yezhov…
78. There’s secret police chief Nikolai Yezhov walking along the Volga with Stalin. Where’d he go?
94. “ Look Me in the Eyes and Tell Me Honestly: Who is your friend? Who is your enemy? You have no friends among capitalists. You have no enemies among the workers. Only in a union of the workers of all nations will you be victorious over capitalism and liberated from exploitation. Down with national antagonisms! Workers of the world unite!”
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98. Idea for Kulak revolt: http://legalinsurrection.blogspot.com/2009/02/revolt-of-kulaks-has-begun.html