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In 1927, Nikolai Bukharin (c) Alexei Rykov (L) and Mikhail Tomsky (R) were some of the most influential men in the Soviet Union.

By 1929, their political position was collapsing.

By 1930 all three men had been removed from their positions in the Communist Party.

By 1928, Stalin and Bukharin increasingly represented two different visions of the Soviet future.

BUKHARIN wanted to continue the NEP.
STALIN called for an acceleration of industrialization.

In 1927, grain quotas were missed by more than 2 million tons.

Stalin concluded that the peasants were withholding grain in expectation of higher prices.

Bukharin saw things differently. His answer: give the peasant a reason to produce more. His message was: Enrich yourselves!

In the mid-1920s Joseph Stalin and Nikolai Bukharin made a powerful duo.

But in 1927, a shortfall in grain procurement plants the seeds of a new conflict. Both men were faced with a question: what model of socialism would the Soviet Union pursue?

Tomorrow: the Grain Crisis of 1927

Chapaev, released in 1934 and directed by the Vassilyev brothers, is probably the single best example of Socialist Realism in film.

The film transforms historical figures into accessible Soviet heroes, translating revolutionary history into heroic mass-entertainment.

Petrograd,July 1917. Marching under the slogans "All Power to the Soviets," they made a desperate bid to rend from the upheaval of revolution a government that answered directly to the people.

Introducing an Unbreakable
Union Special Patreon series event!

Join us as we explore the revolution of 1917 in four unique episodes.

Episode 1: July Days of Chaos is now available only on Patreon!

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Matthew explores the NEP and its far-reaching impact on Soviet society, examining how this experiment reshaped everyday life in the Soviet state, and set the stage for the industrialization and collectivization campaigns to follow. 

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Join us as we explore the first constitutional foundations of Soviet power, from the revolutionary ideals of 1918 to the creation of the Union itself in 1924.

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This episode offers a fast-paced introduction to the Russian revolution. Join us as Matthew takes you on a journey through the Russian Revolution, revisiting the events that brought down the Russian Empire, and set the stage for the creation of the Soviet Union.

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Join us as we journey through a century of Russian radicalism, from the Decembrists officers who challenged the Tsar in Senate Square to the workers, peasants, and revolutionaries who transformed an empire into the world's first socialist state.

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In this first episode, Matthew introduces Season 1 Building the Socialist Order, sharing the story behind the podcast. Explore the motivations, questions, and historical themes that sparked this deep dive into Soviet history, and get a preview of the journey ahead.

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