Vladimir Brovkin
Harvard professor of Russian history, specializing in 20th-century Russia and the Putin era. Author of "From Vladimir Lenin to Vladimir Putin."
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Mar 28, 2025 • 52min
Ep. 2624 Who Is Vladimir Putin? An Unorthodox View
Vladimir Brovkin, a Harvard professor specializing in Russian history, offers a compelling look into Vladimir Putin's identity and political motivations. He navigates Putin's rise from Leningrad to power, analyzing how the geopolitical landscape has transformed since the Soviet Union's collapse. Brovkin discusses the intricate dynamics between oligarchs and the state, the impact of U.S. involvement in Ukraine, and critiques the manipulation of fear surrounding Russian aggression. The conversation invites a deeper understanding of Russia's evolving identity and military dynamics.
Apr 19, 2024 • 51min
Ep. 2480 V.I. Lenin, 100 Years Later
Vladimir Brovkin, Harvard professor of Russian history, dismantles the 'good Lenin, bad Stalin' myth. The discussion delves into Lenin's governance challenges, impact on ordinary Russian life, the Red Terror, persecution of competing parties, utilitarian views towards peasants and workers, Stalin's political strategies, and Lenin's legacy inspiring Stalin's dictatorship and Deng's economic policies.
