Unbreakable Ukraine with Tamara Eidelman

Margarita interviews Tamara Eidelman, a viral Russian historian and Youtuber known for deep support of Ukraine. Tamara has left Russia and is currently in Europe. In this episode, Margarita and Tamara discuss the war in Ukraine, Tamara's work and her Jewish identity. In this deep conversation, Tamara delves into the themes of humanity, guilt, responsibility, and even souls. See Tamara speak live by attending one of her lectures in Russian while she is on her North American tour. More details here: https://eidelman.ru/Subscribe to Tamara on Youtube @TamaraEidelmanHistory and on Instagram @tamaraeidelmanSupport our work: buymeacoffee.com/peoplejewwannaknowWhat We Discuss: 00:00 02:17 Who is Tamara Eidelman? From teacher to Youtuber05:41 Tamara's North American tour & her iconic lecture on guilt & responsibility09:25 On audience members & their commentary during Tamara's lectures 13:39 20 Days in Mariupol & on Margarita being from Donetsk 15:14 What's going to happen to Ukraine? The consequences of prolonged war on people's minds 18:35 Are there any historical principles we can follow? 20:27 On Tamara's Jewish identity21:55 Tamara's Youtube channel - on strong viewpoints from her audience & sentiment of political alertness 24:38 Tough Jews - Jewish gangsters25:53 Why does Tamara say her Jewish upbringing wasn't strong? 27:33 Tamara's thoughts on Israel 29:17 On Russian-speaking Jews & more on Donetsk 32:42 What's keeping Tamara up at night & why? 33:00 Tamara's experience leaving Russia 36:52 What is Tamara optimistic about & why? 37:43 Closing Remarks