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Commerce and Culture

Tyler discusses the challenges of entrepreneurship in Russia, highlighting a cultural aversion to business and a historical legacy of hostility towards commerce. The conversation reveals how the concentration of wealth and power stifles broader democratic aspirations, while ambitious individuals often seek opportunities abroad, reinforcing the status quo. The return of traditional values, like those from the Orthodox Church, further complicates the landscape, presenting a mix of safety and resistance to change.