The Russian Miracle
A two-part East German documentary tracing Russia’s transformation from the Tsarist Empire to the Soviet Union, from the 1917 October Revolution to the achievements of the space program. Directed by Andrew Thorndike and Annelie Thorndike, the film assembles extensive archival footage to chart political upheaval, ideological consolidation, and technological ambition in twentieth-century Russia. Produced by DEFA and first broadcast on East German television in 1963.
Top cast
Wolfgang Heinz(narrator)
Günter Grabbert(narrator)
Fred Düren(narrator)
Günther Simon(narrator)
Horst Drinda(narrator)
Lotte Loebinger(narrator)
Wolfgang Langhoff(narrator)- Helmut Müller-Lankow(narrator)
- Walter Niklaus(narrator)
Yuriy Yakovlev(Russian version narrator)
George Coulouris(English version narrator)
Mark Dignam(English version narrator)
Below are the streaming services currently carrying the movie “The Russian Miracle” in Canada, along with how each offers it (subscription, buy, or rent) and a direct link. Licensing differs by market, so availability in Canada can differ from other countries.
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Availability can change as licenses rotate — confirm on the provider’s page before subscribing. Last checked: 15 Sept 2026.