Russia's War: Blood Upon The Snow

The Darkness Descends (1x1)

Date de diffusion: Nov 09, 1997

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.