Country of the Soviets. Forgotten leaders

2017 – 2019Show2 seasons16 episodes

76
GreatGoodWatch score

A layered, bleak documentary series about history and politics.

Good for friends night · drop-in friendly · thought-provoking

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Not for laughs, warmth or uplift.

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Story

This is a project that talks about the key figures in the leadership of the Soviet Union from 1917 to 1953. Felix Dzerzhinsky, Kliment Voroshilov, Semyon Budyonny, Vyacheslav Molotov, Andrey Zhdanov, Victor Abakumov, Lavrenty Beria. Their names are known throughout the country today, but few people remember how they went down in history and what they did for their state. They were in the midst of civil confrontation and social upheaval, changing the course of history. Cities, streets and mountain peaks were named in their honor, monuments were erected to them, their victories were told in schools, but they could not know that after years their biographies would undergo careful editing, and all achievements would be forgotten.

Feels like

  • Historical Documentary
  • Soviet Era History
  • Political Biography
  • Social Commentary
  • Informative & Educational
  • Archival Footage
  • Power Dynamics
  • Forgotten Figures
  • Thought-Provoking

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Facts

May 14, 2017 · October 27, 2019 · Ended

First aired
May 14, 2017
Last aired
October 27, 2019
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 16 episodes
Genres
Documentary
Original language
Russian
Made in
Russia
Available in
7 countries

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Where can I stream Country of the Soviets. Forgotten leaders?

It streams in 6 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Country of the Soviets. Forgotten leaders worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 6.2).

How long does it take to watch Country of the Soviets. Forgotten leaders?

14 h

About 14 hours: 16 episodes in 2 seasons of about 52 minutes each, aired from 2017 to 2019.

Will I feel good after watching Country of the Soviets. Forgotten leaders?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Is Country of the Soviets. Forgotten leaders plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Country of the Soviets. Forgotten leaders in English?

Russian

No, it was made in Russian.