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Reading Solzhenitsyn's '200 Years Together' w/ Dr. Matthew Raphael Johnson - Episodes 1-10

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The Rise of Jewish Influence in 18th Century Russia

This chapter explores the historical integration of Jews into Russian society during the reigns of Peter II and Anna, focusing on their rise in the alcohol trade and the ensuing resentment from the nobility. It highlights influential figures like financier Levi Lipman and the broader socio-political implications of their empowerment within the empire.

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