Russian Rulers History Podcast

Preparations are made by the Germans and Russians for war and on June 22, 1941 Stalin got his wish.

Stalin fuels the fires of paranoia to escalate the Great Purge of 1937 and 38.

The Great Purges was a time where millions were killed to eliminate all enemies of Joseph Stalin.

Stalin begins the Reign of Terror sending millions of Russians to their death.

Stalin takes control of the USSR and ousts his enemies, Trotsky, Kamenev and Zinoviev.

Stalin quickly rises up the ranks, becoming a minister in the new Bolshevik government.

As a preview to the post-Rulers podcasts, today we focus on Mikhail Bakunin famed philosopher/anarchist.

Soso, became the revolutionary Koba who followed his idol Lenin and the Bolshevik Party.

Today's podcast tells the tale of the young Stalin, known in his childhood as Soso.

Lenin, resolves the economic disasters hitting Russia, suffers 3 strokes which take him out of control of the country.

With Lenin taking control of the government, a civil war broke out that threatened his position.

Vladimir Lenin takes control of the Russian government amidst chaos in Petrograd.

With Nicholas II gone, the Provisional Government led by Alexander Kerensky takes control.

Today's episode is meant to answer questions that have been posed about Russian history.

Nicholas II has abdicated the throne and is now house arrest where he awaits his fate.