Chapter
The Fall of the Soviet Union
36:54 - 42:48 (05:53)
The speaker recalls the moments leading up to the collapse of the Soviet Union including hyperinflation, widespread violence, and the intervention of American experts to help Yeltsin secure a second presidency.
Clips
The speaker talks about her father's experience as a firefighter working in Chernobyl and the cultural norms in Russia that influenced his decision to go.
36:54 - 37:45 (00:50)
Chernobyl
Summary
The speaker talks about her father's experience as a firefighter working in Chernobyl and the cultural norms in Russia that influenced his decision to go.
ChapterThe Fall of the Soviet Union
Episode#121 – Eugenia Kuyda: Friendship with an AI Companion
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker recalls the changes that Russia went through in the 90s, from currency fluctuations to cleanliness, and imagines a future where it's urbanized with bike lanes and parks.
37:45 - 39:29 (01:44)
Russia
Summary
The speaker recalls the changes that Russia went through in the 90s, from currency fluctuations to cleanliness, and imagines a future where it's urbanized with bike lanes and parks.
ChapterThe Fall of the Soviet Union
Episode#121 – Eugenia Kuyda: Friendship with an AI Companion
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The tactics of American experts and campaign experts in Russian elections are discussed, specifically focusing on how experts helped Boris Yeltsin gain his second term as president.
39:29 - 42:48 (03:18)
Campaign Experts
Summary
The tactics of American experts and campaign experts in Russian elections are discussed, specifically focusing on how experts helped Boris Yeltsin gain his second term as president.