History and Politics with Dr.Brovkin

Vladimir N Brovkin
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Russia-Ukraine war; NATO vs. Russia; Russian-American Relations, Russian Politics, International Relations -these are the topics I comment on. I am a professional historian and analyst of Russian affairs, now retired. In the 1990s I served as a Associate Professor of Soviet History at Harvard University, and a I published scores of articles and 7 books on Russian and Soviet History, the latest: From Vladimir Lenin to Vladimir Putin. Russia in Search of Its Identity (London: Routledge 2023) I also an the author and host of a You Tube channel by the same name: History and Politics with Dr. Brovkin. Enjoy listening

  1. 2d ago

    Ukraine in Chaos, 1919

    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 Harvard University, he is the author of numerous books on Russian History and politics. His latest book: From Vladimir Lenin to Vladimir Putin: Russia in Search of Its identity (Routledge, London 2024) is available from Amazon and Routledge.com. In addition to Issues of Contemporary Politics playlist, you can find: Russia under Yeltsin and Putin, Russia under the Communist Regime, War in Ukraine, European History and others. FOLLOW me ON X TWITTER https://x.com/BrovkinVla97791. Follow me at Vbrovkin51.substack.com and listen to my podcasts at RSS.com

  2. 5d ago

    Putin's Message to Zelensky in DC

    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.

  3. Jul 26

    Modern Russian History: Towards the Civil War in Russia

    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 Tsar and his family? Why did they start the Red Terror? These are some of the questions discussed in the episode. Dr. Brovkin served as an Associate Professor of Soviet History at Harvard University, he is the author of numerous books on Russian History and politics. His latest book: From Vladimir Lenin to Vladimir Putin: Russia in Search of Its identity (Routledge, London 2024) is available from Amazon and Routledge.com. In addition to Issues of Contemporary Politics playlist, you can find: Russia under Yeltsin and Putin, Russia under the Communist Regime, War in Ukraine, European History and others. THESE WERE CONVERTED TO PODCASTS AS WELL. FOLLOW me ON X TWITTER https://x.com/BrovkinVla97791. Follow me at Vbrovkin51.substack.com and listen to my podcasts at RSS.com

  4. Jul 24

    Why Is Russia Winning the War on Ukraine?

    Is Russia Really losing Doctorow: Russia is losing the war. Substack and Diesen show Doctorow 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 import gasoline 2.Goals of SMO not reached and not reachable. All that may amount to Russia cannot reach its goals. Doctorow says If it cannot reach its goals it lost the war. Critique: 1a Drone warfare success: Yesterday 400 drones attacked Moscow. Not one reached Moscow. 1 person killed in Moscow province. 3 eounded. 3 private houses damaged from missile debris. Drones two types: 1 small Ukr made launched from infiltrators can ignite oil not much else. Long range drones made in EU. RF leant to suppress and destroy those. Geran 4: Russian optic guided drones undetectable, turbo engine not propeller, devastating on Ukr front line Rasset satellite system. Guides Russian missiles all over Ukraine Offensive is possible and is unfolding. Oil shortage has been overcome now. 2 Goals of SMO unreachable? Wrong: Open goal is now regime change in Kiev. Strategy has changed Because of drone warfare. It became a catalyst of change. SO: Not hit NATO, but destroy ports. Shipping, rail, bridges, gas stations, locomotives and all miliary enterprises.

  5. Jul 20

    History Of Modern Russia Series: Russian Revolution of 1917 Explained

    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 Revolutionaries and what was the dynamics of political struggle in 1917. Why did the politics of 1917 always escalated to the extreme demands? Why were the Bolsheviks popular. Was there an alternative to Bolshevik seizure of power? If they were so popular why did the Bolsheviks lose the first free and open universal franchise elections? What did the Bolsheviks promise and could they fulfill their promises?

  6. Jul 18

    Will Zelensky Survive Defense Minister Ouster?

    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

  7. Jul 14

    The Coalition of the Un-Willing Meets in Paris

    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-producible Patriot analogue using Fire Point’s FP-7.X interceptors).Security guarantees framework — Planning for post-ceasefire measures (multinational force, monitoring, etc.), though deployment is conditional on a ceasefire.Longer-term military support — Sustained aid packages, training, joint production, and exercises.Broader Coalition Commitments (from Recent Paris Declarations – Still in Force)

  8. Jul 9

    Putin's Message to NATO Summit

    Is Ukraine really winning as Macron asserts? What is the political objective of this narrative? Are devastating hits on Kiev Putin's answer to that claim? Are the Russians about to attack drone manufacturers in Europe? Are we on the eve of yet another major escalation of the Ukraine war? These are some of the questions we shall discuss today. Dr. Brovkin served as an Associate Professor of Soviet History at Harvard University, he is the author of numerous books on Russian History and politics. His latest book: From Vladimir Lenin to Vladimir Putin: Russia in Search of Its identity (Routledge, London 2024) is available from Amazon and Routledge.com. In addition to Issues of Contemporary Politics playlist, you can find: Russia under Yeltsin and Putin, Russia under the Communist Regime, War in Ukraine, European History and others. THESE WERE CONVERTED TO PODCASTS AS WELL. FOLLOW me ON X TWITTER https://x.com/BrovkinVla97791. Follow me at Vbrovkin51.substack.com and listen to my podcasts at RSS.com

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Russia-Ukraine war; NATO vs. Russia; Russian-American Relations, Russian Politics, International Relations -these are the topics I comment on. I am a professional historian and analyst of Russian affairs, now retired. In the 1990s I served as a Associate Professor of Soviet History at Harvard University, and a I published scores of articles and 7 books on Russian and Soviet History, the latest: From Vladimir Lenin to Vladimir Putin. Russia in Search of Its Identity (London: Routledge 2023) I also an the author and host of a You Tube channel by the same name: History and Politics with Dr. Brovkin. Enjoy listening

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