Last Empire Collapse
The collapse of the Soviet Union marked the end of traditional European empires, with Ukraine playing a pivotal role in this transformation. A crucial referendum in December 1991 signaled a shift in power dynamics, as Ukrainians expressed their desire for independence, indirectly leading to the dissolution of the Soviet Union just a week later. The discussion highlights the unique post-imperial structure of modern Russia and its lessons learned from history.In this clip
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Serhii Plokhy: History of Ukraine, Russia, Soviet Union, KGB, Nazis & War | Lex Fridman Podcast #415
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