History and Politics with Dr.Brovkin

CAUSES Underfunding of public education (lack of resources/money for schools), which caused overcrowded classes, teacher shortages, dilapidated buildings, long school days, and related problems—especially in poorer areas.

The West Refuses to Listen to Putin Putin: A Threat or a Warning to the West What the West Did Not Notice in Putin’s Speech What is Valday: annual conf. experts 3-hour speech 45 min plus 2,5 hours Q&A He spoke on multipolarity, BRICS, AI and Mankind, the UN and its possible Reform; Russia and Europe, as Russia and Eurasia. Western media focus almost exclusively on the nuclear threat. WHY do th...

Why does Putin reject a ceasefire or a deal with Zelensky? Why does Zelensky refuse to accept Putin’s terms?

Zelensky at the UN

THREE IMPORTANT EVENTS TRUMP SANCTIONS ON THIRD COUNTRIES: ELECTIONS IN GERMANY UKRAINE ATTACK ON RUSSIA 2000 DRONES TRUMP: THIRD PARTY SANCTIONS TARIFFS. cHINA iNDIA, RESPONSE CAN THEY BE ENFORCED. NO WHY COUNTERMEARURES WILL HURT US MORE; BRICS PAY WORKS. TRUMP LOOKS PATHETIC LAUGHABLE THE DOG BARKS THE CARRAVAM MOVES ON. 2GERMANY AfD to be banned not to be banned its policies hijacked, EU leade...

Zelensky troubles 1 AFD 2 Marine Le Pen 3 Juli Mendel 4 new corruption scandal 4 Russian bombing of rail and bridges URSULA KEEP FUNDING UKRAINE European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivered her State of the Union address, which reaffirmed strong support for Ukraine. Due to the conflict/closure involving the Strait of Hormuz, imported fossil fuels have cost the EU an additional €90...

So: Is that an alternative to SWIFT? Yes it is Is it fully world-wide? NO Is it a way to bypass sanctions? Yes Does it blunt US ability to impose sanctions? Yes Is it visible to the US? NO Does it add to independence of countries? Yes. It makes trade between 40% of world GDP escape US control. In that sense, it is de-dollarization. We have nothing against the dollar; we just prefer to trade in our...

Questions: Witkoff-Kushner mission: the fallout: Its impact on Russian politics Its impact on Ukrainian politics Its impact on US politics Why is there talk of Ratcliff replacing Witkoff-Kushner as chief negotiator d. Impact of this mission on EU

Witkoff Mission Questions: What were the proposals brought to Kiev? What did Zelensky answer? What does it mean? Substance of proposals: Withdrawal of Ukr forces from Donbas Entry of UN forces in that territory Recognition of that territory as Russian Neutral status No membership in NATO Withdrawal from Zaporoshie Negotiation on the use of Russian language New elections referendum New government a...

What are the chances for a Peace deal soon? What is behind Zelensky's threat to close Russian airspace? Who are Zelensky's rivals for the presidency? What terms is Putin likely to impose and to accept? These are the questions we shall consider today.

Putin’s Ultimate Objective Revealed Todays key topics: Ratclif'sf visit to Moscow: interpretations Ukraine winning or Russia winning arguments Russia's new strategy and technology Zelensky and his plan of action

What Can the Coalition of the Willing Do? Questions: What do they promise? Will it help? NATO vs. Coalition of the Willing.

I pose two question in this video: 1. HOW STABLE IS ZELENSKY IN POWER? 2.WHO WANTS WHAT IN UKRAINE? How do the rivals to Zelensky, such as Fedorov and Zaluzhny propose to win the war? Why does the Western media support one or the other? These are some of the questions we consider today

Questions: The War Update. New Where did the Ukrainians hit, results Where did the Russians hit. Results. What does that exchange of fire show? 2. What do the Russian want to achieve no w? Lavrov message on things to come:

THERE ARE TWO ISSUES CONSIDERED HERE. both are concerned with Putin's response to EU actions against Russia. the first is the decision of EU to seize Russian ships and tankers and to confiscate the cargo and then dispose of it on world markets. the second is a decision to move production from Ukraine to EU countries. Here we discuss Putin's response. ONE VLADIVOSTOK DECISIONS. lEGAL BASIS TWO. PRI...

40 days Forcing Russia To the Negotiating Table. Questions: 1What was the purpose? 2What were the means? 3What was accomplished? 4What has been the Russian Response? 5What do Trump actions show? 6 What does 1,5 billion stolen Russian money to Ukraine mean? These are the questions we shall consider today.

Episode 4: we covered 1917, 1918, Ukraine South Now East Stage 2 of the Front Line Civil War Definitions: What is a Front Line civil war , like US civil war Gov against the people: Sherman Atlanta In Russia BOTH: gov vs gov. Gov vs people So stage one: in Russia 1918 July to 11 November Bols vs. Socialist Komuch gov. Kolchak coup d’etat Second stage . Nov. 1918 - August 1920. Within it: Kolchak of...

Questions: 1 What is the mood of the public in Russia in view of Ukraine drone hits on beeches, cafes, festivals Omsk, civilian infrastructure. 2 How far the Russians are willing to go in retribution? 3 What means do they have that are new? 4. What do they say about Trump, Zelensky and EU leaders. Dr. Brovkin served as an Associate Professor of Soviet History at Harvard University, he is the autho...

This is episode three in my series on Modern Russian History that appears every Sunday. The information here is taken from my book: Behind Front Lines of the Civil War. Political Parties and Social Movements in Russia. 1917-1921 (Princeton University press). Obviously 20 minutes video is a short summary from a book of 400 pages. Dr. Brovkin served as an Associate Professor of Soviet History at Har...

What did Zelensky do on the eve of his trip to DC? What was the purpose of drone strikes on civilian targets in Russia? What consequences were engendered by Ukrainian attacks on Russian grain cargo ships? What did Putin say about the future of Western Ukraine? These are some of the questions we consider today.

Modern Russian History Series: Episode 2: Towards the Civil War in Russia. What did the Bolsheviks do when they came to power? Did they establish the power of local councils as promised? Why did they start requisition gain from peasants? Why was nationalization of industry turn into destruction of industry? Why instead of elections to the soviets they disbanded the Soviets? Why di they kill the Ts...

Is Russia Really losing Doctorow: Russia is losing the war. Substack and Diesen show D octorow argument Russia is losing because: 1.Drone warfare. 10K drone operators can hold the front of 50: soldiers. Advance impossible. Destruction of the rear is possible. Russia: no electricity in Crimes. No transport corridor to Crimea Territory of Herson uninhabitable. Oil refineries burning. Russia has to i...

This is a weekly series of presentations on the History of Modern Russia starting with the Revolution of 1917. In this episode we consider the following questions: How to explain the sudden collapse of Nicholas II? Was that a revolution or a simple collapse of the state? What were the major political parties in Russia and what did they want ? Who were the Bolsheviks, the Mensheviks, the Socialist...

Will Zelensky Survive Defence Minister Ouster? What we shall consider: 1Who is Fedorov? 2 What is he credited with accomplishing? 3 Fact check: Did it really work? 4 Why Zelensky ousted him? 5 Who supports Fedeov inside Ukraine and outside? Political consequences

Coalition of the the Un-Willing (July 13 Meeting) Macron reports highlight these priorities: Air and missile defense boost — More Patriot interceptors, accelerating Franco-Italian SAMP-T deployment, and advancing joint European-Ukrainian production of alternatives (including Ukraine’s FREYA system). Anti-ballistic cooperation — Joint development and funding for systems like FREYA (a cheaper, mass-...