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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
Communism
Capitalism
Vladimir Putin
Sally Rooney
World History
Cold War
Democracy
Geopolitical Catastrophe
Socioeconomic Issues
Socialism

A decade by decade history of the Soviet Union.

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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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Jason explores the two armed camps of the Soviet Revolution: the Red Army and the intelligence services of the Soviet Union in the 1920's.  

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Jason explores the Soviet Union's efforts to establish relations with other national governments and populations during the first decade of its existence.

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

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 9 ratings
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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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