{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/642dcf9b142a0600113d6953/658dec45679bf900166bd23a?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Ukraine's Story (Part 6): The Ukrainian People's Republic","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/642dcf9b142a0600113d6953/1738053224625-5ffcb1d0-fe5e-4401-ba89-97e7a607a168.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Did you know Ukraine did in fact have a short period of independence after the Russian Revolution? When Russia descended into chaos after the abdication of the Tsar in March 1917, Ukraine seized its chance and became the Ukrainian People's Republic. Borne out of the turmoil of war and revolution, the UPR grappled with intense instability driven by shifting geopolitical forces, internal divisions, and foreign interventions, reflecting a volatile period of uncertainty and political flux. Unfortunately, it was doomed from the start.</p><p><br></p><p>Find out how you can support Ukraine in its struggle for peace and freedom <a href=\"https://u24.gov.ua/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">here</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>The Ministry of History offers more than just podcast episodes! Check out our blog for engaging historical insights, access transcripts of episodes, subscribe to our newsletter for updates and early access to posts, and explore our digital content. Planning a trip to Berlin? You can even book a history tour with Artie himself! To find all this, simply <a href=\"https://theministryofhistory.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">head to our website</a>. You can also follow us on <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/ministeriumofhistory/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a>, <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@ministeriumofhistory\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">YouTube</a> and <a href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@ministeriumofhistory\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">TikTok</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>Artwork by Leila Mead. Check out her <a href=\"https://www.leilamead.co.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">website</a> and follow her on <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/leilameadprint?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&amp;igsh=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a>.</p>","author_name":"Ministry of History"}