Russian Revolution's Relavance Today - Socialism Today #2 - Part 2 - a podcast by Socialist Alternative

100 years ago, Russians overthrew the czar and the autocratic regime in the middle of WWI. In a nation comprised primarily of peasants, the working class led a democratic revolution that dramatically raised living standards for millions. Here we talk about this revolution's relevance today.

Part 1: What happened in 1917 in Russia and what can we learn from it today?
Part 2: Why did this break from capitalism happen in Russia? And how was the bureaucracy able to take over under Stalin?

Music selections (in order of appearance)
Dmitri Shostakovich: The Bedbug, for orchestra, Op. 19a (1928-29)

Traditional, collected by Mily Balakirev: Song of the Volga Boatmen, popularized by Feodor Chaliapin in Russia and Glenn Miller’s jazz orchestra in the United States

Aram Khachaturian: Violin Concerto in D minor (1940)

Aram Khachaturian: Gayane, “Sabre Dance” (1942)
Cincinnati Pops Orchestra
Leonard Slatkin, conductor

Dmitri Shostakovich: String Quartet No. 8 in C minor, Op. 110, I. Largo (1960)
Kronos Quartet

Dmitri Shostakovich: Festive Overture in A major, Op. 96 (1954)
Boston Pops Orchestra
John Williams, conductor

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