EPISODE · Oct 26, 2025 · 27 MIN
Why Brutality Is Normal in Russia - And What It Reveals About Us All
from What World Leaders NEED to Know about Russia · host Elvira Bary
Why cruelty feels normal in Russia — and what it reveals about human nature itself.JOIN ME ON THE JOURNEY👉 Sign-up for news about the New Book here: https://elvirabary.com/elvira-barys-newsletter/Why do Russians tolerate such brutality — from torture to mass bombings — as if human lives were scraps of paper? This video explores why cruelty has become normalized in Russia, but also why violence has been the rule, not the exception, throughout human history. From dehumanization and conformity to the psychology of dominance, we’ll uncover how brutality takes root, why propaganda sustains it, and what it reveals about all of us.Video Chapters: 00:00 Why Brutality Is Normal in Russia02:28 The Human Side of Brutality07:44 How to Dehumanize a Neighbor14:19 Brutality as Conformity18:35 The Game of Dominance and Status👉 Get New Episodes at least 7 days earlier on Elvira Bary YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@elvirabaryElvira Bary YouTube Channel (115K Subs): https://www.youtube.com/@elvirabaryJOIN 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/elvirabaryDonate with PayPal - https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=CSAQ25WWN979A
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