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Reading Solzhenitsyn's '200 Years Together' w/ Dr. Matthew Raphael Johnson - Part 21

Mar 26, 2025
Dr. Matthew Raphael Johnson, a researcher and expert in Russian history, dives into Solzhenitsyn's '200 Years Together' with insightful commentary. They explore the complex interplay between Jews and Russians, the roots of the Russian Revolution, and the influence of nihilism on society. Johnson sheds light on the misadventures of Jewish revolutionaries, critiques the motives behind revolutionary thought, and discusses the quest for new ideologies among youth in the 1970s. This deep dive reveals the intricate layers of identity and political dynamics during a tumultuous era.
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