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  1. Revolution!

    25/25A history of Russia, written and presented by Martin Sixsmith.

  2. Lenin's Return

    24/25Martin Sixsmith charts the chaotic progress of the Revolution. Can Lenin seize the prize?

  3. The Year 1917 Dawns

    23/25Martin Sixsmith plots the course of revolution that marks the end of Russian Tsarism.

  4. The Centre Weakens

    22/25Martin Sixsmith describes the last chance of imperial Russia and the Tsar to survive.

  5. Too Little, Too Late

    21/25Martin Sixsmith signals the first appearance of Trotsky. The Revolution gathers pace.

  6. The Last Tsar

    20/25Trouble at home and disaster abroad weaken the Tsar fatally as Martin Sixsmith reveals.

  7. Censorship and Suppression

    19/25Amid pressure for change Martin Sixsmith charts what drove subversive activity underground

  8. Seeds of Revolution

    18/25Martin Sixsmith charts the course towards revolution as the 19th century draws to a close.

  9. The Murder of the Tsar

    17/25Martin Sixsmith describes how liberal intentions ended in the Tsar's murder.

  10. The Downtrodden Serfs

    16/25As pressure for change mounts, Martin Sixsmith traces the role of serfdom in Russia.

  11. Defeat and Disaffection

    15/25Martin Sixsmith charts the history of Russia's relationship with Ukraine.

  12. Decembrist Revolt

    14/25How victory against Napoleon bred further desire for radical reform.

  13. Napoleon Marches East

    13/25Martin Sixsmith puts Napoleon's siege of Moscow in context: looking back and to the future

  14. Rebellion and Punishment

    12/25Martin Sixsmith tells how a fierce rebellion turns Catherine from reformer to reactionary.

  15. Catherine, Lover and Reformer

    11/25Martin Sixsmith assesses Catherine the Great's reputation abroad and legacy at home.

  16. A Window on the West

    10/25Martin Sixsmith visits St Petersburg, Peter the Great's 'window on the West'.

  17. Peter the Great

    9/25Martin Sixsmith paints a portrait of Peter the Great, the architect of Russia's future.

  18. East into Siberia

    8/25Martin Sixsmith tells the story of how Siberia became a key part of Russia's empire.

  19. Enter the Romanovs

    7/25Martin Sixsmith describes how a new dynasty, the Romanovs, claimed absolute power.

  20. Ivan the Terrible

    6/25Martin Sixsmith paints a portrait of Ivan the Terrible, the Tsar with absolute power.

  21. Moscow - The New Capital

    5/25Martin Sixsmith charts the rise of Moscow and the reign of Ivan the First.

  22. The Mongol Yoke

    4/25The Mongol hordes invade Russia.

  23. Prince Igor and the Polovtsians

    3/25Russia struggles to survive as the warring Polovtsians threaten its borders.

  24. A Church for the State

    2/25Martin Sixsmith charts the history of Russia's relationship with Ukraine.

  25. Rurik, founder of Rus

    1/25In a major new series Martin Sixsmith traces 1,000 years of Russian history.