Use BBC.com or the new BBC App to listen to BBC podcasts, Radio 4 and the World Service outside the UK.

Find out how to listen to other BBC stations

Episode details

World Service,07 Sep 1989,13 mins

The Russian Empire

How it all Began

Available for over a year

There were more than 100 national groups in the Soviet Union, which led to tension around territory, culture and identity. A look at retaining identity in a consolidated empire.

Programme Website
More episodes