World War I was very hard on the Russian Empire. So hard, in fact, that it led to the end of the Russian Empire. As the global conflict ground on, Tsar Nicholas II faced increasing unrest at home. Today we'll learn about the Revolutions...

In this episode, we’ll explore the Russian Revolution—a time when people in Russia rose up to change their country. You’ll learn why many were unhappy with the king, or czar, and how workers and soldiers demanded a new way of life. We’ll...

In March 1917, as revolution broke out in Petrograd, Admiral Kolchak attempted to maintain order within his Black Sea Fleet, issuing proclamations of loyalty to the Emperor. However, with Tsar Nicholas II’s abdication, Kolchak faced...

The military situation in Russia during the civil war was highly complex, with White Russian forces scattered across the periphery of the country. They faced a daunting challenge against Lenin's Bolsheviks, who controlled key cities,...

I read the Proclamation of Independence in front of the Letterkenny Post Office on Easter Monday 2016 at 12.45pm to mark the centenary of the Easter Rising. (I'll probably do it again on April 24th) Thanks to Kieran Kelly for intro,...

When the left rose up... and split into several sub-committees until one sub-committee became the biggest, most forceful one!

What caused the Russian Revolution and how did it overthrow the Czar? A basic introduction to the Soviet Revolution of 1917. A great way for teacher's to flip their classes and kids to study and review for their World History tests.

The Russian Revolution (Part 2)

Learn about the Russian Revolution of 1917 by considering its causes, the royal family, and Bolshevik control.

An animated video outlining the basic narrative of the Russian Revolution, what led to it, how it began, who was involved and how it slotted into the events of WW1.

Co-produced with Bridgeman Images, this 13 minute video uses a timeline and archive footage to explain the major events of Russia's two revolutions of 1917- the February Revolution that ended Tsarist rule in Russia, and the October...