Chapter 3 – Russia

Russia: 1000 Years of History by the BBC (2023) (Streaming on AppleTV)

A historical documentary chronicling 1000 years of Russian history, through before and after the age of the Tsars to present-day.

Life in the Coldest Place on Earth (2021, Length: 4:13)

A short video showing what daily life looks like in the winter in Yakutsk, Russia. Connects with sections 3.1 and 3.2.

Arctic Sinkholes by NOVA (2022, Length: 53:27)

As melting permafrost in the Arctic releases vast amounts of methane, scientists and local communities race to understand the impact of massive, mysterious sinkholes and their growing climate threat.. Connects with section 3.2.

My Perestroika (2011, Length: 1:30:00) (Streaming)

This American-made documentary chronicles life in the USSR before and after its collapse. Connects with sections 3.5 and 3.6.

Putin’s Way by Frontline (2015, Length: 53:41) (Streaming on PBS)

A PBS Frontline documentary on Vladimir Putin detailing his rise from spy to Russian politician. Connects with section 3.6.