He dominated the 20th century like no other, his shadow still hanging over the continent 70 years after his death.
But how did a choir boy from provincial Georgia rise to become the most powerful man in Russia? And what was his role in shaping the revolution that swept aside the Romanov's and brought the Bolsheviks to power?
Join our team of experts: Helen Rappaport, Victor Sebestyen, Dr Pablo De Orellana, Josh Levine, Iain MacGregor & Daniel Beer in part three of this four part series as we explore the personalities and key moments that lead to the downfall of the Romanovs and rise of the communists.
Full list of episodes below:
Part 1: Road to Revolution
Part 2: The Rise of Rasputin
Part 3: The Rise of Stalin
Part 4: The Last Days of The Romanovs
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