How did the Russian Empire fall and give rise to the world’s first communist state? In Season 9, Episode 16 of *CSS Breakdown: Book by Book*, we dive into Chapter 16 of Norman Lowe’s *Mastering Modern World History* to unravel the dramatic story of Russia’s revolutions from 1900 to 1924.

We explore the deep-rooted weaknesses of Tsarist Russia, the 1905 revolution, and the historic 1917 uprisings that toppled the monarchy and brought the Bolsheviks to power. Discover why the Provisional Government collapsed, how Lenin and Trotsky shaped the revolution, and the bloody Civil War that followed. We also analyze Lenin’s New Economic Policy (NEP) and the lasting debates on whether Stalinism was a continuation or betrayal of Leninism.

Perfect for CSS aspirants, history students, and anyone fascinated by revolutions, communism, and early Soviet history.

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