Ukraine - Charlie Allison

Nestor Makhno Ep.5: The Peak of Makhnovist Power (1919)

In which things escalate as usual, only moreso. The Free Ukrainian Territory under Makhno is at the high point of it's power during the Russian Civil War, we meet pedant and war-criminal extraordinaire Trotsky, and explore the Red and Black armies teaming up to defeat the White army under Denikin.

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Nestor Makhno Episode 4: That Escalated Quickly (1918).

In which we examine Nestor's roller-coaster year from exile to ascendancy in Ukraine. Along the way he rubs shoulders with notables, heroically restrains himself from murdering Lenin in a work-meeting, high-fives Kropotkin and also dresses in women's clothes to spy on his enemies.

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Nestor Makhno Ep. 3: Anarchy and Amnesty

In which we dive into the eventful years of 1917. Makhno gets a lucky break, meets a new friend in prison, and Kerensky has a very bad year. Like, a Lenin-level bad year.

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Nestor Makhno Episode 2: The Curtain Rises on Makhno

In which we talk about the man himself, his childhood, and early adventures. Oh, and postage and its role in assassinations.