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The video "Jews under Lenin (1920-1924)" explores the multifaceted experience of Jewish communities in Soviet Russia under Lenin's rule. Covering socio-political changes after the Bolshevik Revolution, it examines the implementation of policies that affected Jewish cultural and religious life, including the promotion of Yiddishism and changes in economic strategies like the New Economic Policy. It delves into the ideological and practical effects of Sovietization on Jews and discusses the suppression of traditional Jewish practices and the rise of Soviet Yiddish culture. The video also touches upon Lenin's stance on nationalities and antisemitism, alongside the broader context of the Russian Civil War, highlighting the challenging environment for Jews between the Reds and Whites.