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The Siberia Job | Based on a True Story | Stephen Kotkin and John Kleinheinz | Hoover Institution

Jun 9, 2023
Stephen Kotkin, a Hoover senior fellow and Professor of History and International Affairs at Princeton University, discusses his new book 'The Siberia Job' with John Kleinheinz. They explore investing in Russia, encountering counterfeit cigarettes, the importance of relationships in business, and analyze Putin's actions and persona.
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  • Investors in post-Soviet Russia faced significant risks due to corrupt practices, mafia influence, and the need for personal connections.
  • The podcast expresses disappointment over missed opportunities and the reversal of reforms in Russia's economic and political trajectory after the 1990s.

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The Unique Story of a Book based on a True Story

This podcast episode celebrates the publication of a new book, 'The Siberia Job,' and explores the line between fact and fiction in stories based on true events.

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