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196710 minPGdocumentary

6.1/ 10(19 ratings)• TMDB

Beginning

196710 minPGdocumentary

6.1/ 10(19 ratings)• TMDB

Explores the profound impact of the 1917 Russian Revolution on global history.

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Artavazd Peleshian

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Explores the profound impact of the 1917 Russian Revolution on global history.

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Artavazd Peleshian

Artavazd Peleshiandirector

Felix Dzerzhinsky

Felix Dzerzhinskycast

Vladimir Lenin

Vladimir Lenincast

Joseph Stalin

Joseph Stalincast

Kliment Voroshilov

Kliment Voroshilovcast

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Philosophical essay about the October Revolution of 1917 in Russia, its influence on the destiny of the world in the 20th century.

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