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Putin's Empire is Crumbling - But he Cannot Stop the War Now

Elvira Bary is an author, researcher, and creator working at the intersection of storytelling, self-discovery, and political insight. She also runs an insightful YouTube channel on Russian politics, history, and culture, where she explores how Russia’s history continues to shape the choices that the country makes today. Elvira writes historical fiction and dark fantasy rooted in Russian history and imagination, blending rich detail with unexpected twists, very much in accordance with Russian history itself, narrative that are being reshaped and challenged in the light of Putin’s decision to invade Ukraine full-scale in 2022. ---------- LINKS: https://elvirabary.com/about-elvira/    / @elvirabary   https://x.com/elvirabary ---------- Partner on this video: KYIV OF MINE Watch the trailer now:    • KYIV OF MINE - teaser trailer   'Kyiv of Mine' is a documentary series about Ukraine’s beautiful capital, Kyiv. The film production began in 2018, and much has changed since then. It is now 2025, and this story is far from over.    / @kyivofmine   https://www.kyivofmine.com/#theproject Kyiv of Mine is fast paced, beautifully filmed, humorous, fun, insightful, heartbreaking, moving, hopeful. The very antithesis in fact of a doom-laden and worthy wartime documentary. This is a work that is extraordinarily uplifting. My friend Operator Starsky says the film is “Made with so much love. The film series will make you laugh and cry.” ---------- DESCRIPTION: Elvira Barry Unveils Russia's Manipulative Might: Nuclear Myths, Leadership Greed, and The Path to Reformation In this compelling episode, we welcome back Elvira Barry, an esteemed author, researcher, and creator. We delve into the intricacies of Russian politics, history, and culture, exploring the illusionary strength projected by the Kremlin and the long-standing history of fear-mongering inherited from Soviet times. Barry provides profound insights into the socio-political dynamics, discussing the weaponization of nuclear threats, the psychological and moral state of both Russia's leaders and soldiers, and the impact of historical trauma on contemporary Russian society. The discussion expands on the internal decay of Russian industries and education systems, revealing the profound consequences of systemic corruption and authoritarian control. Barry also outlines a visionary path for Russia's reformation, emphasizing the need for new narratives centered on safety, dignity, and genuine leadership emerging from grassroots levels. This episode is essential for anyone seeking to understand the deeper psychological and social mechanisms underpinning Russia's current actions and future trajectory. ---------- CHAPTERS: 01:24 Nuclear Coercion and Its Impact 02:31 Russia's Culture of Fear and Illusion 04:43 The Madman Theory Explained 05:40 Kremlin's Decision Makers and Their Motivations 06:16 Putin's Personal Desires and Paranoia 10:16 The Russian Caste System and Its Implications 14:47 The Role of Superstition in Russian Leadership 20:07 Technological and Organizational Decline in Russia 31:30 The Human Cost of War and Propaganda 40:47 The Oppression Machine and Propaganda 42:17 Educated Classes and Compartmentalization 43:29 Voices of Dissent and Harsh Realities 46:00 Generational Trauma and Survival 55:42 Selective Vision and Self-Imposed Amnesia 56:50 Protests and Privilege 01:08:04 The Need for a New Narrative ---------- SUPPORT THE CHANNEL: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconc...   / siliconcurtain   ---------- TRUSTED CHARITIES ON THE GROUND: Save Ukraine https://www.saveukraineua.org/ Superhumans - Hospital for war traumas https://superhumans.com/en/ UNBROKEN - Treatment. Prosthesis. Rehabilitation for Ukrainians in Ukraine https://unbroken.org.ua/ Come Back Alive https://savelife.in.ua/en/ Chefs For Ukraine - World Central Kitchen https://wck.org/relief/activation-che... UNITED24 - An initiative of President Zelenskyy https://u24.gov.ua/ Serhiy Prytula Charity Foundation https://prytulafoundation.org NGO “Herojam Slava” https://heroiamslava.org/ kharpp - Reconstruction project supporting communities in Kharkiv and Przemyśl https://kharpp.com/ NOR DOG Animal Rescue https://www.nor-dog.org/home/ ---------- PLATFORMS: Twitter:   / curtainsilicon   Instagram:   / siliconcurtain   Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4thRZj6... Linkedin:   / finkjonathan   Patreon:   / siliconcurtain   ---------- Welcome to the Silicon Curtain podcast. Please like and subscribe if you like the content we produce. It will really help to increase the popularity of our content in YouTube’s algorithm. Our material is now being made available on popular podcasting platforms as well, such as Spotify and Apple Podcasts.