Unbreakable Union

Matthew narrates the final clashes of the inner-party conflict that dominated soviet politics during its first decade and left Joseph Stalin and the marjoritist leadership in clear command of the USSR. 

Season Two is Here! From revolution to the consolidation of power - join us as we recap the first decade of Soviet history and examine how it set the stage for the turbulent and transformative USSR of the 1930s!

Send us Fan Mail In this first supplemental episode, Jason presents on the history of the revolutionary tradition in the Russian Empire, covering the Decemberist Coup, the Narodnik movement, the Revolution of 1905, and more.  Bibliography:

Send us Fan Mail Season Finale: In this special episode, Matthew dives in to the "Inner Party Conflict" that consumed the Communist Party of the USSR in the 1920's.  Bibliography:

Send us Fan Mail Matthew explores the diverse nationalites and ethnic groups that comprised the USSR and how the state organized, platformed and punished cultural groups during the Soviet State's first decade.  Bibliography

Send us Fan Mail Jason explores the two armed camps of the Soviet Revolution: the Red Army and the intelligence services of the Soviet Union in the 1920's.   Bibliography:   Poster image provided by Poster Plakat.com  

Send us Fan Mail Jason explores the Soviet Union's efforts to establish relations with other national governments and populations during the first decade of its existence. Bibliography:

Send us Fan Mail Matthew delves into the vibrant cultural scene of the 1920s Soviet Union, exploring the artists, writers, filmmakers, and visionaries who sought to create a new revolutionary culture. Bibliography :

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Matthew takes on the shifting relations between the vast Soviet Peasantry and the newly in-power (and not at all solidified) Communist Party of the Soviet Union during the sometimes frustrating, sometimes exciting, but ever-hopeful years of the New Economic Policy.  Bibliography:

Send us Fan Mail Matthew explores the complex relationship between the Soviet working class, the state, and the Communist Party, examining how workers fit into the vision and realities of the early USSR. Bibliography  Poster image provided by Poster Plakat.com   

Send us Fan Mail Jason presents on early communist efforts to reshape society in the USSR of the 1920's. Bibliography  Poster image provided by Poster Plakat.com 

Send us Fan Mail Matthew explores the New Economic Policy and its far-reaching impact on early Soviet society, examining how this bold experiment reshaped everyday life in the young Soviet state. Bibliography:  

In this first episode, Matthew introduces Season 1: Building the Socialist Order (1922–1927) and shares 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.   Bibliography:  

In this second supplementary episode, Matthew takes listeners on a fast-paced journey through the Russian Revolution and Civil War, covering the key events, figures, and turning points that paved the way for the Soviet Union. Bibliography:  

Send us Fan Mail Jason and Matthew dive into the Soviet constitutions of 1918 and 1924, exploring how these foundational documents shaped the structure, ideals, and future of the emerging Soviet state. Bibliography :