Russia's War: Blood Upon the Snow

Season 1 Episode 1: The Darkness Descends

The first episode covers the rise of Josef Stalin, who gained power despite cautionary statements by Lenin before he died. It discusses the violence Stalin dealt to his own people, including the downtrodden peasants, political foes, officers of the Red Army, and anyone else he considered to be an enemy. Henry Kissinger provides narration for the series.

Genre:

Documentary

Seasons:

1

Episodes:

10

Cast:

Nigel Hawthorne, Henry Kissinger

Quality:

HD

Duration:

520 min

First Air:

1996

Rating:

9.0