0527 - Lenin Dies. Stalin Takes Over. Looking back to the USSR in 1924
Course Description
We are a century away from the death of Lenin. In this talk Friesen reflects on the death of Lenin and the rise to power of Joseph Stalin. Along the way he will discuss the rise of the cult of Lenin as well as the formation of the USSR and its connection to the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine. Expect cameo appearances from Trotsky, Putin and others.
Instructor
Leonard G. Friesen has been a professor of History at Wilfrid Laurier University since 1994 and is a specialist in Imperial Russian and Soviet history. During these years, and until Covid, he made almost annual trips to Russia and Ukraine. Friesen's own roots are from the Black Sea lands and includes his mother, who was born in the Soviet Union in 1929. He is the author of four books and numerous articles and always looks forward to communicate presentations like LALL.
Location
Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex, Community Pavilion (101 Father David Bauer Drive, Waterloo, ON)
- Parking is free.
- Download the facility map (PDF) to find facilities and parking lots.
- Check Grand River Transit for public transit locations, times and fees
Notes
- Lecture Time: 130-300 pm
- Lecture Cost: $16.00 + HST
- Participants must register before the day of the lecture.
- Laurier’s online registration system accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Visa Debit, and MasterCard Debit.
- You will only be able to purchase 1 seat at the time of registration. If looking to register more than 1 person, each registrant will require their own account to complete the registration.
- Lectures are non-refundable
Contact
Please email lall@wlu.ca with any questions