Russian Revolution 3: Dual Power and the Rise of the Bolsheviks

Dive into the tumultuous period of Russia's 1917 revolution in "Episode 3: Dual Power and the Rise of the Bolsheviks." This gripping installment explores the unique power-sharing arrangement between the Provisional Government and the Petrograd Soviet, setting the stage for the Bolsheviks' ascent. Uncover the inner workings of the Petrograd Soviet's Executive Committee and its evolving influence. Learn how class dynamics shaped political alliances, with Mensheviks and Social Revolutionaries initially backing the bourgeois Provisional Government The episode highlights pivotal moments, including Lenin's dramatic return from exile and his game-changing "April Theses," which called for an end to the war and the overthrow of the Provisional Government. Witness the Bolshevik Party's transformation and rapid growth as they capitalized on growing discontent From the contentious Order No. 1 to the struggle for soldiers' loyalty, this podcast offers a compelling narrative of revolutionary Russia. Discover how the soviets evolved from organs of victory to instruments of insurrection, setting the stage for the October Revolution Don't miss this essential episode that brings to life the complex political maneuvering and ideological shifts that reshaped 20th-century history.