The comparison of figures in Stalin's and Putin's inner circles was incredibly enlightening as it shows the working parallels and shortcomings of historical analysis, masterfully applied by Montefiore and well conducted by the interviewer. It's a reminder to use our concept and understanding of history very carefully to illuminate current political processes. It is a powerful instrument but deeply problematic at the same time as there is no such thing as repetition in history. The meaning of Russian imperialism and eastern European history as a whole is broadly speaking not well understood in the West. We're still stuck in a worldview that centers around our own fallen empires while ignoring the implications of those regarding the 'east' (hello, Germany). Every publication about this topic matters. Keep up your high quality talks with such well informed and important guests, you are representing the kind of intellectualism Russia (as well as the rest of the world) is in dire need right now and in the future!
I can’t understand why there are so few views? The interview is so interesting and deep! I would like to discuss it with someone, but i feel lonely as no one of my friends are capable of discussion on the topic. 😢
That's what I've been wondering, too. I guess what we can do is share Mikhail's videos with our friends. It's one of my favorite channels and I talk about it whenever there's someone interested. As well as Vlad Vexler's channels, which I highly recommend, same topic.
@@jozefsvejk5828 That's not true, people are interested. One example is the fact that Stephen Colbert had the expert on Russia Julia Ioffe on his late night show a couple of times, which tells you this topic is not only for a handful of English-speaking Russians (like myself) but indeed has a much wider audience. Lots of videos on this war have hundreds of thousands of views, and this channel deserves it too.
Zygar gets great interviews from all the people he chooses to interview. I think he would have a much wider audience if he regularized his schedule, however. Perhaps his schedule is limited by his own decision to interview only the best people?
I am so happy youtube showed me this video. I just started reading a Catherine the Great biography a couple of weeks ago. Extremely interesting and still very relevant today!
Only a historian could call 270+ rears of empire "short-lived"!. The comment on Stalin, after 1. enabling Hitler's rise with his decree that German communists refuse to ally with other leftists against Hitler; 2. opening the door to invasion of the USSR by decapitating the Red army leadership, 3. autocratically decreeing several disastrous campaigns- finally learning to listen to military commanders is sadly relevant. How many more will die before Putin learns, his monstrous hero and spiritual forebear(er)‘s lesson.
Fascinating interview! However, as a linguist, I can't help but notice how differently Academia people and those outside Academia use the language. Simon Sebag carefully avoid labelling historic personalities with pejorative terms (apart from making self-evident statements, e.g. Stalin was a dictator/tyrant.) This is why I found it striking when I saw that the title of the last segment of the interview had something as biased and pejorative as "bloody monsters" in it. I assume it was the interviewer's decision to put it this way.
Ivan the Terrible (russian tsar famous for being cruel and killing his son) had special forces, guards, Oprichniki. They are famous for cruelty. Goida is an old (turk origin) word meaning something like "go, act, do it now'. Oprichinki were using it as a motto. hope that was helpful
I daresay that in more exact sence this word(I mean this "goida") meant something like "let us go and shed one's blood a bit". Those were very cruel guys all those oprichnics and they were exeedinly glad to cut some inosent men into piecies.
14/14 regard kiev and rus stuff as nonsense/shame shame shame /st olga and her grandson st vladimir all nonsense/video rurik to revolution makes clear st olga husband igor was founder of kiev as a capital after ladoga and novgorod were founded by rurik and varangians
Mostly Brits are asking for refunds for their ruined holiday. Yes really. Never mind the nuclear leval devastating and loss of life, Nothing is left and all they care about is their stupid holiday. Roll your sleeves and organise a drive. Families were lost. Babies drowned.. I will check if anyone locally is organising. Maybe you all out there already know more than me. Let me know.
The comparison of figures in Stalin's and Putin's inner circles was incredibly enlightening as it shows the working parallels and shortcomings of historical analysis, masterfully applied by Montefiore and well conducted by the interviewer.
It's a reminder to use our concept and understanding of history very carefully to illuminate current political processes. It is a powerful instrument but deeply problematic at the same time as there is no such thing as repetition in history.
The meaning of Russian imperialism and eastern European history as a whole is broadly speaking not well understood in the West. We're still stuck in a worldview that centers around our own fallen empires while ignoring the implications of those regarding the 'east' (hello, Germany). Every publication about this topic matters.
Keep up your high quality talks with such well informed and important guests, you are representing the kind of intellectualism Russia (as well as the rest of the world) is in dire need right now and in the future!
unfortunately, all intellectuals have already left Russia and those who are now in fascist Russia do not need intellectualism and enlightenment
I can’t understand why there are so few views? The interview is so interesting and deep! I would like to discuss it with someone, but i feel lonely as no one of my friends are capable of discussion on the topic. 😢
There's a demand for those topics (see Tim Snyder/channels about the war) but the algorithm has to love you
That's what I've been wondering, too. I guess what we can do is share Mikhail's videos with our friends. It's one of my favorite channels and I talk about it whenever there's someone interested. As well as Vlad Vexler's channels, which I highly recommend, same topic.
@@jozefsvejk5828 That's not true, people are interested. One example is the fact that Stephen Colbert had the expert on Russia Julia Ioffe on his late night show a couple of times, which tells you this topic is not only for a handful of English-speaking Russians (like myself) but indeed has a much wider audience. Lots of videos on this war have hundreds of thousands of views, and this channel deserves it too.
Because there is a second chanal with translation in Russian language.
Zygar gets great interviews from all the people he chooses to interview. I think he would have a much wider audience if he regularized his schedule, however. Perhaps his schedule is limited by his own decision to interview only the best people?
Excellent discussion gentleman. Thank you!
That is one of the most fascinating interviews I’ve heard with historian. Thank you, Mikhail
Zygar, you are realy brave man, I listinig to your interview with Amanpour cnn.God bless you and your partner Miichel.
Fascinating interview, with brilliant and insightful questions asked and allowing the guest the full space to answer unhurriedly 👍
Great interview Mikhail. What a wonderful guest,
very interesting talk, thank you!
I believe I could listen to SSM all day, such an intelligent man!
Great interviews! Montefiore, Snyder, Applebaum… quality!
I am so happy youtube showed me this video. I just started reading a Catherine the Great biography a couple of weeks ago. Extremely interesting and still very relevant today!
Your interviews are profoundly interesting. Inspiring guests. Congratulations!
This is a very important message, wish more people watched it
Only a historian could call 270+ rears of empire "short-lived"!. The comment on Stalin, after 1. enabling Hitler's rise with his decree that German communists refuse to ally with other leftists against Hitler; 2. opening the door to invasion of the USSR by decapitating the Red army leadership, 3. autocratically decreeing several disastrous campaigns- finally learning to listen to military commanders is sadly relevant. How many more will die before Putin learns, his monstrous hero and spiritual forebear(er)‘s lesson.
Very knowledgeable conversation!!!! дякую for your work!!!
Very, very important and interesting.
Keep on M.Z your good work.
Most interesting. He is a wonderful writer.
Fascinating interview! However, as a linguist, I can't help but notice how differently Academia people and those outside Academia use the language. Simon Sebag carefully avoid labelling historic personalities with pejorative terms (apart from making self-evident statements, e.g. Stalin was a dictator/tyrant.) This is why I found it striking when I saw that the title of the last segment of the interview had something as biased and pejorative as "bloody monsters" in it. I assume it was the interviewer's decision to put it this way.
Litvinenko, Shmygal, top managers of the government enterprises were killed or assassinated
Thank you 🤝
Molotov - Lavrov comparison?
I still don't understand "Goida"...
Ivan the Terrible (russian tsar famous for being cruel and killing his son) had special forces, guards, Oprichniki. They are famous for cruelty. Goida is an old (turk origin) word meaning something like "go, act, do it now'. Oprichinki were using it as a motto. hope that was helpful
Check "Day of the Oprichnik" by the Russian writer Vladimir Sorokin. It's a satire novel, but it looks more like reality
I daresay that in more exact sence this word(I mean this "goida") meant something like "let us go and shed one's blood a bit". Those were very cruel guys all those oprichnics and they were exeedinly glad to cut some inosent men into piecies.
Thanks for explaining! - The only hint I got from googleing "Гоида" (sp.?) gave me a Tajik expletive.
I’d actually think that Africa dominated the trans Atlantic slave trade.
14/14 regard kiev and rus stuff as nonsense/shame shame shame /st olga and her grandson st vladimir all nonsense/video rurik to revolution makes clear st olga husband igor was founder of kiev as a capital after ladoga and novgorod were founded by rurik and varangians
I'll check it out... Thanks
Mostly Brits are asking for refunds for their ruined holiday. Yes really. Never mind the nuclear leval devastating and loss of life, Nothing is left and all they care about is their stupid holiday. Roll your sleeves and organise a drive. Families were lost. Babies drowned.. I will check if anyone locally is organising. Maybe you all out there already know more than me. Let me know.