

#003 - Anna Chekhovich - Putin’s Russia: Corruption, Murder and The Resistance
Sep 20, 2024
In an eye-opening discussion, Anna Chekhovich, Financial Director at Navalny's Anti-Corruption Foundation, shares her frontline experiences of battling corruption in Putin's Russia. She reveals the chilling personal risks activists face under intense surveillance and repression. The conversation also addresses the complex landscape of free speech and the role of Telegram amid surveillance challenges. Anna highlights the resilience of the opposition, the impact of Navalny's campaigns, and the ongoing struggle for transparency and justice in a deeply flawed system.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Free Speech and Surveillance: The Telegram Dilemma
01:37 • 22min
Oppression and Dissent in Modern Russia
23:14 • 18min
Exploring Bitcoin Finance and the Illusion of Democracy in Russia
40:56 • 4min
Inside Russia's Political Power Play
44:38 • 19min
Sanctions and the Russian Oligarchs
01:03:32 • 12min
Navalny's Political Struggle Against Putin
01:15:05 • 19min
The Weight of Oppression: Examining Protest Momentum in Russia and Belarus
01:33:41 • 3min
Escalating Violence and Fear in Modern Russia
01:36:30 • 4min
Navigating Oppression: Strategies Against Putin's Regime
01:40:37 • 4min
Perspectives on the Ukraine War
01:44:50 • 24min
Support and Awareness for Crucial Causes
02:08:21 • 2min