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POLITICS &
Russian Revolution of
1917
50 minutes × 5 episodes
The Russian Revolution of 1917 was one of the most
important moments in modern history. The success of
the Russian Revolution of 1917 that led to the overthrow
of the tsarist autocracy and ushered in the first
communist government in the world had a far-reaching
impact on world politics.
First of all, the Russian Revolution directly influenced the
Communist Revolution in China. Another consequence of
HISTORY
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the Russian Revolution was the rise of Nazism, facism,
and totalitarianism in Europe to counteract Russia’s
Bolsheviks.
Soviet power became an axis of power during the Cold
War, which followed the end of World War II. The Soviet
Union was a powerful player that shaped the Korean
War, Cuban Revolution, and the Vietnam War. Russia
also supported anti?colonialism uprisings in third world
nations. The Soviet Union collapsed in 1991 but China,
Cuba, and North Korea, which came into existence under
the influence of the Russian Revolution, still remain as
Stalinist states in the world.
Understanding the Russian Revolution will give us key
insights of 20th century modern history and shed light on
the clash of ideologies between North and South Korea. This
in?depth introspective journey into the underlying factors of
the division on the Korean peninsula will give Koreans the
opportunity to find a solution to their current problems.