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Unbreakable Union

Matthew & Jason
Soviet Union
Civil War
Russian Revolutionary Tradition
New Economic Policy
Russian Revolution
Lenin
Decemberist Revolt
1905 Revolution
Bolsheviks
Communist Party
Leon Trotsky
Marxism
White Army
Poland
Narodnik Movement
Emancipation Of Labor
Communism
Capitalism
Vladimir Putin
Sally Rooney

A decade by decade history of the Soviet Union.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes14Foundeda year ago
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Season Two is Here!

From revolution to the consolidation of power - join us as we recap the first decade of Soviet history and examine how it set the stage for the turbulent and transformative USSR of the 1930s!

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In this first supplemental episode, Jason presents on the history of the revolutionary tradition in the Russian Empire, covering the Decemberist Coup, the Narodnik movement, the Revolution of 1905, and more.

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In this special episode, Matthew dives in to the "Inner Party Conflict" that consumed the Communist Party of the USSR in the 1920's.

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Matthew explores the diverse nationalites and ethnic groups that comprised the USSR and how the state organized, platformed and punished cultural groups during the Soviet State's first decade.

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Co-host of Unbreakable Union; frequently contributes historical analysis and narrative context.
Matthew
Co-host of Unbreakable Union; provides framing questions and synthesis across eras.

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    This fills a sorely needed space in the world of podcasting. Very well researched and presented. I highly recommend.

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Crowd-pleasing for historians and curious general listeners alike.
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The deep dives into policy shifts help connect historical events to modern discussions.

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One Step Backward, Two Steps Forward: The New Economic Policy of the USSR
Q: What do you think about the cultural shifts due to the NEP decisions?
The NEP likely damaged the communist ideals and caused a psychological impact on the architects of the revolution.
One Step Backward, Two Steps Forward: The New Economic Policy of the USSR
Q: Can we talk about the disagreements and the opposition to the NEP proposal?
Yes, the Workers' Opposition led by figures like Kolontai considered the NEP as a new form of exploitation for the proletarians.
In the Name of Direct and Merciless Struggle: The Russian Revolution and Civil War
Q: What sources do you recommend that listeners should check out on this topic?
A good starting point is Orlando Figes' 'People's Tragedy', alongside 'Ten Days That Shook the World' by John Reed. Historical nuances can be explored further in literature like 'Dr. Zhivago' by Boris Pasternak and the Revolutions podcast on the Russian Revolution.
In the Name of Direct and Merciless Struggle: The Russian Revolution and Civil War
Q: What is something surprising that you learned when preparing for this episode?
The catastrophic human cost of events such as the Russian Civil War continues to strike as sobering, reminding one of the individual experiences behind the statistics.
In the Name of Direct and Merciless Struggle: The Russian Revolution and Civil War
Q: How would you characterize the overall the roles of the SRs in the revolution?
The Socialist Revolutionary Party (SRs) played a guiding force in the provisional government and had significant support among the peasantry. They experienced a split with the Bolsheviks over territorial integrity, which was highlighted by their opposition to the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk.

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