The Sickle and the Hammer: A Socialist History of the Soviet Union
DanielWe are often told the USSR was an oppressive, authoritarian society, lacking freedom and democracy. There were endless purges that claimed the lives of millions of “dissidents,” purges that were designed for one thing and one thing only: to keep power in the hands of those who wielded it.
And as we all know, the economy was based on socialist and communist principles, which is why it barely functi... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 41 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | History | |||
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It’s that episode on the international aspects of the Russian Revolution you’ve been waiting for!
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This one is in the title, folks.
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Rabinowitch, Alexander. The Bolsheviks In Power: The First Year of Soviet Rule in Petrograd. Indiana University Press, 2007.
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I love this show. It’s so well researched and explained. The dedication Daniel has for digging deep into the history, explaining it and referring and translating Russian text directly from the sources makes for a unique view into that time. The intro episode starts brilliantly by exposing the history from the American perspective that, while me being Latin American, didn’t buy wholesale, I never had a clear counter-narrative that could really balance it out
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I disagree with the conflation of spontaneous revolution with anarchism however the host made it clear that was their personal reading of the source material. Great work, thank you for putting it out with no ads! Hoping enough people donate to the Patreon for this to become a regular income source <3
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United States3 months ago A welcome and informative recounting of the Bolshevic Revolution sans the anti-Communist bias of the bourgeoisie historians. Space-based tovarish.
Podcast Addict55 months agoHarold N.- Very informative
Interesting pov and seems thorough.
Apple Podcasts4User no more?United States5 months ago GOATED socialist analysis and storytelling 🔥🔥🔥💯💯💯😤😩
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The content provides a nuanced exploration of Soviet history, often challenging common narratives that depict the USSR as strictly authoritarian or oppressive. It addresses controversial topics such as the realities of life under Soviet rule, the complexities of governance, and the socio-economic conditions that shaped the experience of citizens. Episodes typically examine significant events and figures in Soviet history, delving into the influences of socialist ideology on governance and everyday life. The approach taken is likely to engage listeners seeking a deeper understanding of historical contexts, inviting them to reconsider prevailing assumptions about communism and the Soviet Union's role on the world stage.
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