From Tsars to the Modern Era: The Evolution of Russia

This outline for the podcast episode From Tsars to the Modern Era: The Evolution of Russia covers the history of Russia from the 1800s to the modern era.

19th Century Russia

• Napoleonic Wars and the Decembrists: Russia's participation in the Napoleonic Wars and the Decembrists' push for reform in 1825 laid the groundwork for future social change.
• Emancipation of the Serfs (1861): Tsar Alexander II’s reforms aimed at modernizing Russia, but ultimately led to social unrest and the rise of revolutionary movements.

The Russian Revolution (1917)

• The abdication of Tsar Nicholas II and the Bolshevik Revolution led to the establishment of the Soviet Union.

Soviet Era

• Stalin’s Leadership: The podcast will cover Stalin's totalit ...