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

Mar 31, 2025
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Matthew Raphael Johnson
Dr. Matthew Raphael Johnson, a researcher and former professor specializing in Russian history and political ideology, dives into the nuances of Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn's '200 Years Together.' He explores the historical significance of Jewish communities in Russia, discussing their intricate ties to the Khazar Empire and the socio-economic dynamics of Kievan Rus. Engaging with themes like Jewish integration, tensions in Eastern Europe, and the impact of Tsarist policies, Johnson sheds light on the lasting effects of these historical narratives on contemporary society.
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1
Intro
00:00 • 4min
2
The Khazar Legacy: Jewish Roots in Russia
03:50 • 19min
3
Economic Ties and Social Strife in Kievan Rus
22:44 • 25min
4
The Judaizing Heresy in 15th Century Russia
47:29 • 31min
5
Commitment to Independent Scholarship and Russian Studies
01:18:20 • 2min
6
Jewish Communities in Eastern Europe: A Historical Overview
01:20:11 • 14min
7
Jews in Russia: Power, Policies, and Persecution
01:33:47 • 19min
8
Jewish Settlement and Tensions in Poland
01:52:22 • 14min
9
Exploring Historical Contexts and Personal Reflections
02:06:40 • 2min
10
The Kahal: Authority and Identity in Polish Jewry
02:08:30 • 16min
11
Jewish Integration and Economic Dynamics in 18th Century Russia
02:24:01 • 25min
12
Catherine's Policies and Jewish Migration
02:48:44 • 15min
13
Unraveling Historical Tensions: Resentments in Russian Society
03:03:20 • 2min
14
Exploring Jewish Rights and Tensions During Paul I's Reign
03:05:29 • 4min
15
Exploring Historical Perspectives on Jews in Russia
03:09:43 • 2min
16
The Struggles of Governance During Famine
03:11:35 • 2min
17
Economic Struggles and Social Dynamics in White Russia
03:13:37 • 35min
18
Economic Tensions in White Russia
03:48:13 • 22min
19
Challenges of Jewish Integration in 19th-Century Russia
04:10:26 • 32min
20
Historical Dynamics of Jewish-Russian Relations
04:42:24 • 14min
21
Jewish Integration in Early 19th Century Russia
04:56:46 • 30min
22
The Jewish Question in Early 19th Century Russia
05:27:13 • 26min
23
Exploring Exploitation: Historical Perspectives on Capitalism and Power
05:52:55 • 2min
24
Historical Migration Policies and Their Impact on Russian and Ukrainian Jewry
05:54:39 • 4min
25
Challenges of Jewish Settlement in New Russia
05:58:57 • 27min
26
Neoconservatives and Russia: A Historical Lens
06:25:35 • 6min
27
Challenges and Resilience of Jewish Settlers
06:31:44 • 7min
28
Struggles and Solutions: Jewish Identity in 19th Century Russia
06:38:40 • 28min
29
Historical Dynamics of the Jewish Kahalim
07:07:03 • 27min
30
Zionism and Jewish Identity: A Contemporary Debate
07:33:50 • 12min
31
Exploring Jewish Identity and History in 19th Century Russia
07:46:11 • 2min
32
Engaging Community Feedback on Russian Translations
07:48:09 • 2min
33
Historic Jewish Dynamics in Eastern Europe
07:50:00 • 12min
34
Exploring Moral Themes in the Finale of Seinfeld
08:01:56 • 5min
35
The Enlightenment and Jewish Identity
08:06:35 • 26min
36
The Journey of Independent Scholarship and Upcoming Insights
08:32:44 • 2min
37
Engaging Reflection Amid Home Repairs
08:35:11 • 2min
38
Nicholas I and the Jewish Dilemma
08:37:19 • 28min
39
Jewish Cantonists: Resilience and Conversion
09:05:46 • 22min
40
Cultural Influence and Societal Disruption in Russia
09:27:53 • 6min