107 - The Soviet Revolution (Part 2 of the Russian Revolution)
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здравствуйте, еще раз, товарищи.  добро пожаловать в советский союз For Lenin, transforming a society from near feudalism to communism was a tall order.  To do that, you have to change a capitalistic economy into a centrally controlled economy.   You have to destroy private ownership of land, homes, and capital.  You have to destroy institutions that supported the capitalist system, like schools, universities, and government offices.  You have take full control of the media, and suppress any dissenting voices.  You have to control the police, the jails, the judicial system, and the armed forces.  It’s a lot like what the democrats were trying to do under Joe Biden.   Website:  shortwalkthroughhistory.com email:  [email protected]
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