How did one of the world's most powerful armies collapse in just one year?

History · Published 29 September 2026 Swipe more like this →

In short: At the start of 1917, the Russian army was at its peak in size and equipment. By summer, it had disintegrated. This documentary examines the rapid internal collapse of the Imperial Russian military during the pivotal year of the Russian Revolution.

The documentary traces the disintegration of the Russian military, which shifted from a well-supplied force at the beginning of 1917 to a crumbling institution within months. This collapse occurred alongside the fall of the Tsar and the end of his dynasty, fundamentally altering the course of the Great War.

Drawing on historical research, the film explores the factors and actors involved in the army's decomposition. It provides a detailed look at the internal pressures that led to the total breakdown of one of the world's most formidable military powers during the revolutionary period.

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