Explore the rich and complex history of Russia through a comprehensive video series spanning from World War I to modern times. Delve into pivotal events such as the Russian Revolution, World War II battles, the Cold War, and the Space Race. Learn about influential figures like Joseph Stalin and Yuri Gagarin, and discover lesser-known stories such as the Attack of the Dead Men and the Nazino Island Tragedy. Examine the development of unique Russian military technology, from the first assault rifle to underwater weapons and experimental tanks. Gain insights into Soviet society, including the Gulag system, Young Pioneers, and life under Stalin's rule. Investigate Cold War tensions through events like the Cuban Missile Crisis and the Berlin Wall. Conclude with an analysis of the fall of the Soviet Union and Russia's recent geopolitical actions, including the invasion of Ukraine. This extensive series offers a deep dive into Russian history, combining well-known historical events with fascinating, lesser-known stories to provide a comprehensive understanding of this influential nation's past and present.
Overview
Syllabus
WWI Factions: The Russian Army.
Attack of the Dead Men (Strange Stories).
The Brusilov Offensive (1916).
Rasputin, the man who wouldn't die (Strange Stories).
The Russian Revolution (1917).
GULAGS (The Cold War).
Fedorov Avtomat, The First Assault Rifle?.
Joseph Stalin, Leader of the Soviet Union (1878-1953).
WWII Factions: The Red Army.
Red Army Assault Sappers (World War II).
The Winter War (1939-40).
The Siege of Leningrad (1941-44).
Battle of Stalingrad (1942-43).
Hungarian Uprising, Budapest (1956).
U-2 Incident (1960).
The Cuban Missile Crisis (1962).
The Space Race (1955-1975).
APS Underwater Assault Rifle.
Secret Cold War Gadgets.
Yuri Gagarin, First Human in Space (1961).
What was 'The Thing'? (Weird Tech).
The Buran - Soviet Space Shuttle Copy.
Why did Cosmonauts take Shotguns into Space?.
The Berlin Wall (1961-1989).
De-Stalinization: The Secret speech (1956).
The Mystery of the 9 Russian Hikers found Dead.
Were there Soviet troops in the Vietnam War?.
Soviet Young Pioneers (1922-91).
The Russian Sniper who killed 242 Enemy Soldiers.
Spetsnaz (Soviet Afghanistan war).
The Vorkuta Gulag - Hellhole of the USSR.
The Chernobyl Liquidators.
The Altyn Helmet (Armored Spetsnaz Soldiers).
The Tsar Tank - The Strangest Tank Ever?.
Perestroika & Glasnost (The End of the Soviet Union).
The Oldest WW2 Soldier, who died aged 92 in 1946.
The 6 Year Old Red Army Lieutenant of WW2 (Youngest Soldier of the War).
Kugelpanzer Ball Tank (Strangest Tanks in History).
The Real Battle Royale - Nazino Island Tragedy (1933).
Day in the Life of Stalin.
How You Survived the Real Battle Royale in History - Nazino Island (1933).
Was the T-34 Really the Best Tank of WW2?.
Russia's Invasion of Ukraine.
Weird Russian Weapons in History.
The Largest Plane in the World RIP (Ukraine).
Who is Putin?.
The 5 Largest Armies in the World.
Mutually Assured Destruction (Cold War -).
WW2 Guns Still Used in Today's Ukraine war.
What is the KGB and Why is it so Feared?.
Taught by
Simple History
