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Understanding Identity and Anti-Dissident Movements in Russia
2:04:31 - 2:14:23 (09:52)
The speaker discusses the importance of understanding people's linkages to a place and their identity, and how this relates to anti-dissident movements in Russia under Yuri Andropov, who presided over both the suppression of opposition and dealing with uprisings in Czechoslovakia and Hungary. Despite efforts to ferment pro-Russian movements in cities like Odessa, they have fallen apart.
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The speaker notes that there is a significant amount of pro-Russian sentiment in Ukraine, as evidenced by polling and language preferences among the population, and suggests that this sentiment may have helped to fuel the ongoing conflict in the country.
2:04:31 - 2:07:38 (03:07)
Summary
The speaker notes that there is a significant amount of pro-Russian sentiment in Ukraine, as evidenced by polling and language preferences among the population, and suggests that this sentiment may have helped to fuel the ongoing conflict in the country.
ChapterUnderstanding Identity and Anti-Dissident Movements in Russia
Episode#335 – Fiona Hill: Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Putin miscalculated Ukraine's response to pro-Russian movements due to a misunderstanding of their national identity and strong connections to their homeland.
2:07:38 - 2:10:04 (02:25)
Summary
Putin miscalculated Ukraine's response to pro-Russian movements due to a misunderstanding of their national identity and strong connections to their homeland. He believed he would be successful in fermenting a pro-Russian rebellion similarly to events in Hungary and Czechoslovakia, however, his efforts fell apart.
ChapterUnderstanding Identity and Anti-Dissident Movements in Russia
Episode#335 – Fiona Hill: Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
In the aftermath of Soviet collapse, seminars discussed the possibility that Russian-speaking regions may be brought back to Russia while people who spoke Russian may move away.
2:10:04 - 2:12:07 (02:02)
Summary
In the aftermath of Soviet collapse, seminars discussed the possibility that Russian-speaking regions may be brought back to Russia while people who spoke Russian may move away. However, it is dependent on individual cases and migration patterns.
ChapterUnderstanding Identity and Anti-Dissident Movements in Russia
Episode#335 – Fiona Hill: Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Experts predict that the government will flee, the country will collapse, and factions and parties will prevent unity, while individual citizens may have varying opinions on the outcome of a Russian invasion.
2:12:07 - 2:14:23 (02:16)
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Experts predict that the government will flee, the country will collapse, and factions and parties will prevent unity, while individual citizens may have varying opinions on the outcome of a Russian invasion.