How the Bolsheviks Rewrote Russia's Calendar

In 1918, the new Soviet government didn't just seize power; it seized time itself. This episode explores the radical decision to abolish the Gregorian calendar and replace it with a revolutionary system designed to erase centuries of religious tradition and monarchical history. We follow the logistical chaos of the transition, the confusion of a population suddenly losing ten days in October, and the bizarre attempt to create a five-day work cycle that ignored human biology. Lucas and Luna trace how this administrative experiment, led by figures like Alexander Bogdanov and enforced by decree, ultimately failed against the stubborn rhythm of daily life, yet left an indelible mark on how we measure modern history.

#SovietCalendar #GregorianReform #RussianRevolution #BolshevikPolicy #FiveDayWeek #OctoberRevolution #Narkompros #AlexanderBogdanov #Proletkult #Secularization #RussianHistory #SovietUnion #TimeReform #IndustrialPolicy #EasternEurope #History #FexingoHistory #CulturalRevolution

Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo