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Power and policy in Russia
09:43 - 21:47 (12:03)
The difficulty of managing Russian power in the world, the consequences of its historical policies, and the strategic choice to match the power of the West are discussed in this podcast.
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Historian Stephen Kotkin explains that while Vladimir Putin cannot be compared to Joseph Stalin, he is in the same building and uses the same offices as the former Soviet leader.
09:43 - 11:40 (01:56)
Summary
Historian Stephen Kotkin explains that while Vladimir Putin cannot be compared to Joseph Stalin, he is in the same building and uses the same offices as the former Soviet leader.
ChapterPower and policy in Russia
Episode#289 – Stephen Kotkin: Putin, Zelenskyy, and War in Ukraine
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The Kremlin's ambition of managing Russian power in the world is undermined by the country's weakness compared to the West, resulting in Putin facing similar challenges as Stalin in fulfilling Russia's aspirations of being a providential power.
11:40 - 14:26 (02:46)
Summary
The Kremlin's ambition of managing Russian power in the world is undermined by the country's weakness compared to the West, resulting in Putin facing similar challenges as Stalin in fulfilling Russia's aspirations of being a providential power.
ChapterPower and policy in Russia
Episode#289 – Stephen Kotkin: Putin, Zelenskyy, and War in Ukraine
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The discussion revolves around the policies and human costs of political decisions taken by leaders in different regimes, including Putin and Stalin, and how it impacts the poor, peasants, and working class.
14:26 - 21:47 (07:20)
Summary
The discussion revolves around the policies and human costs of political decisions taken by leaders in different regimes, including Putin and Stalin, and how it impacts the poor, peasants, and working class.