

Reading Solzhenitsyn's '200 Years Together' w/ Dr. Matthew Raphael Johnson - Part 22
Mar 29, 2025
Dr. Matthew Raphael Johnson, a researcher and former professor of Russian history, provides fascinating insights into Solzhenitsyn's '200 Years Together.' They discuss the complex relationship between Jewish identity and revolutionary movements in Russia, while highlighting figures like Moses Veller. The conversation also touches on the emergence of Jewish revolutionary circles and the rise of terrorism in 19th-century Russia, delving into historical narratives often overlooked in academia. Throughout, the implications of these events on political accountability and societal tensions are critically examined.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Echoes of Performance and Revolution
03:19 • 10min
Political Accountability and Media Representation
13:02 • 7min
Jewish Identity and Revolutionary Movements in Russia
20:17 • 5min
Jewish Revolutionary Movements and Rising Terrorism in 19th Century Russia
25:19 • 6min
Jewish Revolutionary Terror in 19th Century Russia
30:51 • 10min
Exploring Historical Narratives and Personal Well-Being
41:05 • 2min
Revolution and Identity in 19th Century Russia
42:41 • 13min
Class Struggles and Revolutionary Ideologies
55:45 • 8min