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Nicholas II and the Lena Goldfields Massacre
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the Lena Goldfields Massacre of 1912, a pivotal but often overlooked event that shattered the last remnants of faith in Tsar Nicholas II's regime. Set in the remote Siberian goldfields of the Lena River, the episode details the appalling working conditions, the strike that erupted in response, and the brutal massacre of hundreds of unarmed workers by Imperial troops. Lucas explains how this tragedy galvanized opposition, sparked massive protests across Russia, and exposed the deep rift between the autocracy and the growing industrial working class…
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