Russia’s Democracy: Who Killed It? (Hint: It wasn't Putin!)

Putin didn't end Russia's democracy—but you'll never guess who did! 👉 Get New Episodes at least 7 days earlier on Elvira Bary YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@elvirabary⁠⁠⁠⁠ In this video, I explore Russia's missed opportunity for democracy and its descent into authoritarianism. From the collapse of the USSR to the rise of Vladimir Putin, I discuss how historical events shaped Russia’s current political landscape. We’ll dive into the role of Russia’s elites, the merging of business, politics, and crime, and how resentment and a lack of democratic understanding led to the rise of a corrupt regime. I also touch on what could have been done differently by the West to help foster democracy in Russia. Video Chapters: 00:00 Why Russia Missed Its Chance for Democratization00:40 How We Viewed Democracy06:11 The People in Power10:40 The Redistribution of Property16:50 Why Did the Elite Support Dictatorship?19:40 The Merging of Business, Power, and Crime24:11 Resentment and Missed Opportunities26:25 What Could Have Been Done Differently? 👉 Get New Episodes at least 7 days earlier on Elvira Bary YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@elvirabary⁠⁠⁠⁠ Elvira Bary YouTube Channel (115K Subs): https://www.youtube.com/@elvirabary JOIN ME ON THE JOURNEY 👉 Sign-up for news about the New Book here: https://elvirabary.com/elvira-barys-newsletter/ Buy Me A Coffee - https://buymeacoffee.com/elvirabary Donate with PayPal - https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=CSAQ25WWN979A