Days That Shook The World: Russia's Two Revolutions of 1917
Everything you need to know about the Russian Revolution in 13 minutes.
This video covers all the major events of Russia's TWO revolutions of 1917- the February Revolution that ended Tsarist rule in Russia, and the October Revolution, that brought the Bolsheviks to power. We explain the causes of Tsar Nicholas II's growing unpopularity - the role of the mysterious Siberian mystic Rasputin, Russia's disastrous involvement in World War One, and the events on the streets of Petrograd that led to the Tsar's abdication. That summer Russia lurched from crisis to crisis, with a Provisional Government that faced riots (the July Days), military revolt (the Kornilov Affair), economic chaos, and constantly dwindling support. Socialist Prime Minister Alexander Kerensky, once hailed as Russia's great hope, was unable to restore order, or, in October, prevent the Bolsheviks from launching a coup, organised by Leon Trotsky and led by Vladimir Lenin, that overthrew the Provisional Government and brought the Bolsheviks to power. A brutal civil war followed, leading to the death of more than 10 million Russians - amongst them Tsar Nicholas II and his family, executed by Bolsheviks at Yekaterinburg in July 1918. From the wreckage emerged the Soviet Union, formed in 1922, and destined to be one of the 20th century's superpowers.
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Hello. This is a re-edited version of a video I first released for the centenary of the Russian Revolution in 2017. Unfortunately KZhead demonetized and age-restricted the original video, probably because of a slightly grim photo of Rasputin after he'd been fished out of the river. This re-edited version omits that photograph, and includes a few small corrections. Please note that all dates in the video are 'Old Style' (OS), meaning they use the Julian Calendar (the one used in Russia at the time, but not in the rest of Europe.) To calculate New Style dates (NS), add 13 days. This video is intended as a very brief overview of the 1917 revolutions. My own major criticism of it six years later, is that the introduction is VERY brief, and fails to mention the fast-paced industrialisation that was going on in Russia (largely thanks to French loans) in the late 19th / early 20th century. You can find out a bit more about that in our History of Russia video kzhead.info/sun/qpSQncdwemJ7pGg/bejne.html Despite that caveat, I hope you enjoy the video!
I see
Oh come on, who doesn't wanna see a icy dead Russian wizard?
Not cool. That photo even shows that Rasputine wasn't dead when he was thrown in the river, since his arms are raised
French watching this : Monarchy pushed in a revolution having first a national assembly, then a war against entire Europe, hungry citizens and a charismatic chief gaining power. "Seems familiar 😅"
@@gillesaboubechara2978 I think it's called rigamortis...
You guys should do a Part 6 to the Russian History Series! Covering the Russian Civil War to the Present. As someone who has parents that came from the Soviet Union I would love to know more about its history. Keep up the good work!
Only problem with covering stuff like the soviet union and other states/fog related subjects is that there is so much information missing unfortunately that might never see the light of day.
Yes! Cover the Soviet Union period of Russia!
@@Gokkee In spite of a great deal of suppression, one can get a pretty clear picture of most Soviet history.
@@DarkFilmDirector depends what your definition of a clear picture is ;) But yes in an overall context its atleast easier, but there are so many sources that has shown to be wrong and kgb documents that has changed alot of assumptions just a few years back.
No one wants to see that. We want to see WW2
FUN FACT: "One of those who cooked for Rasputin during the Great War was a chef at Petrograd's luxurious Astoria Hotel who went on, after the Revolution, to cook for Lenin and Stalin. He was Spiridon Putin, grandfather of President Vladimir Putin." Simon Montefiore, "The Romanovs", Vintage Books, 2016, footnote, page 600.
Thank you for giving your sources. That's so fascinating
History is so circular... It always comes round and round... Thank you for sharing that!
Epic History TV is an oasis of excellence in the cesspool of KZhead.
Idk KZhead is pretty awesome man.
@@Cotswolds1913 :: Whatever the faults of YT, it is a great way to communicate with people from all over the World ; to learn about other cultures ; other people ; other opinions ; to intelligently have an exchange of ideas ... yeah, there are bad & nefarious people on YT ... but, overall ... there hasn't been anything like YT in History ! I agree with your assessment 100% !
truer words have never been spoken!!
Epic History is thee history channel. It should in fact take that name and wipe away the sorry excuse that currently has that name.
Amazing comment. Pure truth.
For some reason, I can never get enough of the Russian Revolution. It's endlessly fascinating, and terrifying. Great work on this one! One of the best videos I've ever watched on the subject.
You want to see the Russian Revolution 2.0 just look at DC today the commies took over our country
There are such essential details. It should be revealed. Keep studying it will bring much more knowledge about this significant era and also about "western" moves to try to overwhelm Russia.
indeed up there with chinas revolution
Russia will be free🙏🏼🤍💙🤍
Both Russia and China's revolutions have the same tribe operating behind the scenes.
This channel truly never fail to impress me, the research, the quality, this is truly one of the best history channels on KZhead
Charles Nove also just has a great voice for this sort of thing. Calming yet smart sounding. I do agree with you though, their diligence is of course incredibly important!
He make a mistake he said the ussr was form in 1922 after hitler was defeted
@@arronashmead3346 maybe he meant Nicholas
@@arronashmead3346 From the video: "The Soviet Union, created in 1922, emerged as a world super power following the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War Two." That is an absolutely correct statement. You simply misinterpreted it. He wasn't trying to say that Hitler was defeated in 1922.🤪
@@balclava4937 No, the statement from the video was correct. Please see my reply to the other user above.👍
When the military has joined the anti-government protests I think your only option is to pretty much just give up the ghost. When a government no longer holds a monopoly on violence then the only purpose of that former government is to step down before things fracture into bloodletting.
It really is true, when you have the people and the milltary you have everything, because everything you don't have you can just take.
True but you gotta give some credit to Nicholas 2. I cant think of many emporers/tsars that abdicated. IDK youve got to be a big man to do it.
"just give up the ghost" ... yup... lookit ukraine 2014... i think its time to quit guys, gtfo
@@FieldEmperor in Jilin opinion
This is not as accurate as its being presented. It’s missing the funding of American and London bankers that provided weapons to create an army to overthrow the monarchy to a liberal one. Once the lands were dispersed they were given to the government.
Wow. What story telling. By far one of the best historical channels on KZhead. Period.
just found your channel and im binging through all your stuff while im at work! i love history keep up the good work!
Superb. Wonderful images, many of which I'd never seen before. Thank you.
Thanks for the update.
This is better than most TV documentaries. Excellent work.
the ultimate answer to the old question: "what happens to a monarchy when the heir is an idiot?"
Nicholas truly was an idiot. Could you imagine the shame that he must have felt the day when he abdicated?
The way Nicholas is depicted in this movie is radiculous and unhistorical.
@@stevea1236 He was an idiot, he didn't know what he did. When his family was getting executed, he probably felt like an idiot for not leaving the country.
The narrative that he is an idiot is Bolshevik's propaganda.His contemporaries described him as a curious and very gentle person.
The whole regime was idiot and outdated. They should watch Peter 1 who did some modernization at least. French revolution didnt teach Romanovs, as well as decembrest revolt(who was nobles) 1881 assasinationa of the emperor and stil nothing, 1905 revolution still nothing xD so these famaly got what they deserved
Thanks for this!
It's just amazing the quality of the video, a great channel of historical data.
Great abbreviated history, I'm on part I, can't believe you pulled it off, will watch x2 before move on, thank you, JMc
The Jesuits are behind Lenin and Stalin.
The content is beyond magnificent, the work you put is amazing and highly appreciated. I would give all my budget for a full series on the Eastern Roman Empire. Also, where can I find the music you use?
Awaiting for the next great uploads.
Great video as always!
You really set the standard for history videos.
Thank you man, just started researching on the Russian Revolution for a school project and a new version just came out. tysm. Subbed.
Didn’t know all of this occurred after the take over of the Soviet Union. Have only read about the Czars like Alexander the last Great Czar of Russia, Peter the Great and Nichols and Alexandrine. I am so glad you are putting this on this on this channel.
More helpful that 3 hours of my history lectures
No I'm not jealous at how good of a history channel Epic History TV is or anything...
Don't beg for attention.
@@otten5666 Whatever. It worked. I am a sucker for history channels. Maybe some historians also like art.
you will never be as good as him. face realiy
@@jeremiasrobinson Yawn.
@@dmacrolens What do you think you are accomplishing by being rude to random people on the internet?
"As long as human labor power, and, consequently, life itself, remain articles of sale and purchase, of exploitation and robbery, the principle of the “sacredness of human life” remains a shameful lie, uttered with the object of keeping the oppressed slaves in their chains" - Leon Trotsky
It's fake name. He's reall name is Laiba Bronshtein
Man I'll never feel free or sacred without a totalitarian communist one party dictatorship that owns everything and tells me what to do :(
They werent trying to build a utopia.. The simple lust for power/wealth. Its pretty clear that once Trotsky's role was over, he too became an enemy.
@@blackberibart9711 A lot of Bolsheviks took on a pseudonym to avoid prosecution by the Czarist police
Well, the Soviets became masters of keeping people in chains.
Keep up the great work 👌
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I don’t know how, but i fallow this channel since day one. I’m so proud 🥲 of them!! The best history channel on You Tube!
I also like this channel, having watched all of its videos. History much better presented than in many of the mainstream history movies
I love this Russian history just watch whole entire history of russia
Just found this channel wow great stuff
Great video guys!
"Executed" is a really nice way to describe what those monsters did to them in that cellar.
Nothing less that what Nicholas and Stolipin did to any dissidents.
@@maxanderson9293 True
@@shagspasticifythe millions killed under their rule make them the true heroes against the commies then right? Its only justice.
Please 🙏 everyone share this onto your social media platforms. These deserve it
Great documentary as always
Great work !!
It's a truly great video, thank you very much. However, I'd like to make some comments on Polish subtitles: 5:27 - "played into the hands" should be translated as "stała się wodą na młyn" instead of "trafiła w ręce" 11:26 - "executed them all" - in this context is "rozstrzelali ich wszystkich" or "uśmiercili ich wszystkich" but definitely not "wykonał je wszystkie".
Clifton Black from Odum Georgia in the United States was attached to Tzar Nicholas's army . He use to talk about his time in Russia
Very well put together
this channel's narrator is the best I've heard
You are the best history channel
Thanks for all the work you've provided for this site! Your videos are amazing to Binge watch!
So you love being lied to?
Amazing work
Thank you!
Might need to update this.
Your channel is truly Historic and Epic i love it
I enjoyed the video! Thanks
Great vid, great channel.
This channel is trully amazing and makes history more simple to learn 👍
Very interesting and very well done! I learned so much!
this guys voice is the best thing ive heard all week
Excellent!
Omitted here is what originally started the 1905 revolution, which itself participated to the Triple Entente, the Russian involvement in WWI and the 1917 revolutions: the disastrous defeat and humiliation of the Russian army - considered the strongest in the world at the time - against the Japanese in the Russo-Japanese war. In Russia, you cannot lose a war and stay in power for long.
That was covered in the previous video.
EPIC HISTORY is a revolution . THANKS for providing this masterpiece...
Thank you Man.
Out of all the historical channels like these, you have chosen the best narrator by far. Other channels I won't name can sound like a small kid trying too hard to sound deep and authoritative, and sounds cringe.
1:39 has to be Nikolay's beard at its absolute best. The moustache is awesome 😂
Wonder what would have happened if the provisional government stopped Russia's involvement in the war
Why 70% of their country is for it and despite all the pro Ukraine propaganda Russia is winning soundly and are on pace to beat the German invasion of Poland
@@kingtachalla6181 What
Germans wanted Finland, the Baltic states, Poland, Ukraine and Belarus in return for peace. Kerensky being a politician was worried about losing popular support, Lenin on the other hand had no such compulsions.
Actually you need to learn more about Brest-Litovsk peace talks. Initial demands were just about lands occupied by German army ( Poland, Baltics up to Riga, and part of Belarus), but Trotsky denied this demands, so German army did push deep into Russia and increase demands significantly. Petersburg was in German reach, so Bolsheviks had no choice but to sign any peace treaty. Kerensky on the other hand had Russian army kinda alive, so he could trade a bit.
that, more land reform, and maybe the Soviet taking control from the Duma probably would've lead to a more democratic Russia.
Quite enlightening!
So, who's here after the news?
Amazing video (timely too)! That being said I would pay TOP dollar for WWII….Someday!? Keep up the great work!
Please. You won't pay anything.
They say their patrons on Patreon actually get a vote on what gets covered, so you could actually try that. Wouldn't have to pay top dollar, just some dollars.
Great video
Informative
Such epic history of the region! Bravo!! More!! Bravo!!
Thank you Epic History! “Those who don’t know history are doomed to repeat it.”
that soundtrack slaps fr fr fr like its so darn good
Thanks to you for polish subs!
History just history and nothing but history. You’ve got to love it
Действительно, стоящий канал. Коротко. По делу. Без искажения фактов. Автору респект. Здоровья вам, пожалуйста, продолжайте
Real interesting history thank you.
The band Autumn Brigade's song "Somewhere In Petrograd" brought me here.❤
Excellent work man. Make videos for the Russian civil, the eastern front of ww2 and the Soviet Union during the cold war please. They're basic parts of Russia's history too.
It would be interesting a series regarding all the military campaigns of Russia and the soviets commanded by General Trotsky: The civil war, St Peesburg's coup, Poland's invasion, etc.
Trotsky wasnt a general, in fact he was the minister of war.
Nice man
0:14, I wholeheartedly agree with his statement.
you unstable
Now that was quiet frankly expertly explained, ain't it amazing how there is actual video footage of some war in like 1914?, how is this possible, ha.
Whats the name of the music piece you used at 10:05?
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This video SAVED ME on my test. Thanks so much😊
Everything the History Channel should be
I love history and I'd watched this story already last night, thanks
Very good 😊
Excellent! Clear and distinct narrative.
Charles gove narrating is history documentaries equivalent of david attenborough on wildlife documentaries completely adds to the viewing enjoyment
I said it back then and Ill say it again, you must do a video of the Russian civil war because I know you will make it the best and most interesting and in the same time the most simple since this civil war is a cluster of waring factions.
You might wànt to check out Red Victory by W. Bruce Lincoln.
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Dear author; thank you for this video... FYI, "Petrograd Soviet" translates into English as "Petrograd Council" - that is important to know
Toby at 10.09 do you have a source for that quote? I looked all over when I first watched this and no joy. Great job on this. I think it's fair to say that the Russian revolution is the most important moment in history given how it shaped the 20th century and beyond
Not the primary source but it’s common in the secondary sources. Sheila Fitzpatrick’s book may have the primary in the footnotes.. www.poetryfoundation.org/harriet-books/2015/05/akhmatovas-requiem-in-the-age-of-terror
@@EpichistoryTv cheers mate 👍
Most important moment in history? Its not even the most important revolution.
@@FieldEmperor definetaly the most important moment in 20th century. Shit like cold war and ww2 prolly wouldnt exist.
@@scaryclouds1403 so, you think Hitler started the war Because of the USSR? 🤦♂️
what song tittle in intro? thanks, 🙏
Any recommendations for docs from the East side? Not narrated by BBC or other western sources?
Can you make a series explaining Russia's history from the end of world war 1 to world war 2?
Ruined country Hunger International isolation Anti-religious policy Political terror Oppression of the peasantry Urbanization Universal Literacy and the Growth of Education Mass industrialization Militarization and preparation for war
@Epic History TV disponibilize legendas em Português-Brazil para que todos de nosso continente possa aprender com seus vídeos POR FAVOR
When I hear the music at 4:30 I think la beast is going to doing some crazy food challenge.
يقول الإمام ابن حبان - رحمه الله - ما رأيتُ أحدا تكبَّر على من دُونه ؛ إلَّا ابتلاه اللهُ بالذِّلة لمَن فوقه ") روضة العقلاء (ص ٦٢ )
Here after Putins talk with Tucker Carlson. Very helpful video thank you.
Same
Its the most weak and surface video among Epic History TV production. Better watch his History of Russia, much more serious and competentive
I have to give respect and thanks to this channel, the narrator everyone involved. With the current events unfolding Ukraine it is important people of the west educated to understand the full spectrum of things... This I give thanks The napolean documentary is amazing too
Agreed. In view of the torrent of propaganda inflicted upon us, we need to educate ourselves. Here are some commentators I’ve found useful, J Meirscheimer, Chris Hedges, The Grayzone, and this is a compilation of cellphone footage from the Odessa Massacre which provoked the Donbas uprisings. The old Bandera, new Azov, C14 and far right ultra-nationalists show their true colours. kzhead.info/sun/hNyccpSIgGaQf58/bejne.html With the west pouring in arms, who knows in who’s hands they will end up? Restraint all round would be my hope.
People of the West are brainwashed to demonize Russia...
@@LiveYourLifeWithJoy I never said Russia was the devil, it’s not the peoples fault their were lied to when Lenin said “Peace, Bread & Land”
@@jeffcordova9633 They weren't lied to. The Bolsheviks fulfilled all of their promises.
@@AtomicBlastPony they did fulfill their promises at what cost tho? The dictatorship of the proliteriat like Marx said would happen which lead to communism… are you a Russian bot or just a fan of war criminals like Putin ?
Hey 😇 i just wanted to suggest you a topic on " History Of Byzantine Empire " . I wanted to know about it . Can you please make a video on it ??
I ❤ this documentary ❤
what about the new one 😳
Just start up a website. If youtube takes it down, direct us to the website, cause honestly, I like the content you provide, and I'd like to see more videos like this. You played yourself KZhead. Keep shooing us away, and you will have noone to ban eventually.