Russia - History

The Russian Revolution (2005)

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Years of war and political oppression destroyed the faith of the struggling Russian people in their Czar. This led to the October Revolution, which established the world's first communist government. This program depicts how this movement was driven by the new ideas and strong leadership of Vladimir Lenin, and was sparked by the hope of a better way of life.

Grade Level:

High

Length:

00:23

World War I and its Aftermath (2004)

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Explores the causes and consequences of World War I. Featuring four live-action segments, the program explores a history of Czarist Russia and the birth of Communism in Russia, as well as the life on World War I battlefields and the story of the Red Baron. Rise of Nationalism explores the rise of nationalism in the early 20th century, specifically oppression in Czarist Russia.

Grade Level:

Middle

High

Length:

00:52