The Communists' Paranoia

Synopsis

When Vladimir Lenin faces an assassination attempt in 1918, the Bolsheviks respond with a brutal campaign of terror against perceived threats to their power. This episode from the Series: Russian Revolution in Color highlights the atmosphere of fear and paranoia that envelops the newly established communist regime. The events following the assassination attempt illustrate the lengths to which the Bolsheviks will go to secure their agenda and eliminate opposition. The historical context reveals the tensions within the party and the broader implications for Russia's future under Lenin's leadership.