Overview

A two-part East German documentary tracing Russia’s transformation from the Tsarist Empire to the Soviet Union, from the 1917 October Revolution to the achievements of the space program. Directed by Andrew Thorndike and Annelie Thorndike, the film assembles extensive archival footage to chart political upheaval, ideological consolidation, and technological ambition in twentieth-century Russia. Produced by DEFA and first broadcast on East German television in 1963.

Featured Cast

Wolfgang Heinz

Günter Grabbert

Fred Düren

Günther Simon

Horst Drinda

Lotte Loebinger

Wolfgang Langhoff

Yuriy Yakovlev

George Coulouris

Mark Dignam