Beginning in 1928, the Soviet Union embarked on one of the most radical and thoroughgoing economic experiments in human history: to transform its agricultural base from a quasi-feudal to a comprehensively modern mode of production and management. This process, known as "collectivization" remains one of the defining moments of the soviet experience.

In this episode, hosts Matthew and Jason explore collectivization, its successes and perilous shortcomings and the immense sacrifices made by the Soviet people to its cause.

Matthew narrates the final clashes of the inner-party conflict that dominated soviet politics during its first decade and left Joseph Stalin and the marjoritist leadership in clear command of the USSR.

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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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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