Why Russia has no real opposition left — and what it means for its future.
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In today’s Russia, opposition isn’t just silenced — it’s erased. Elections are theater, dissent is criminalized, and truth itself has gone underground. In this video, Elvira Bary explores why real political opposition no longer exists under Putin — from fake parties to exiled journalists — and what kind of leadership might one day replace the collapsing system. Drawing on history, personal insight, and Russia’s moral crisis, she asks a question every society must face: what happens when a nation loses its conscience?
Video Chapters:
00:00 The Theater of Lies: How Putin Fakes Democracy in Russia02:58 The Official (Fake) Opposition08:55 Aleksei Navalny14:11 Thought Leaders and “Foreign Agents”18:01 War Supporters20:52 The Opposition That Has a Chance
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Why Ukraine kept democracy alive while Russia and Belarus slid into dictatorship.

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Why did three nations with the same Soviet past choose such different futures? In this video, Elvira Bary breaks down why democracy survived in Ukraine but collapsed in Russia and Belarus. This is not a story about “national character.” It’s a story about money, security forces, national myths, and the political deals each country made after 1991. From oil wealth that fuels autocracy to competing oligarch clans, from captured courts to volunteer networks that became an “other army” in Ukraine — this deep-dive reveals the real forces shaping Eastern Europe today.

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00:00 Why Democracy Failed in Russia and Belarus - but Survived in Ukraine
02:05 How Oil Kills Democracy
06:53 Empire or Europe
10:54 Vertical or Chaos
14:58 The Guns at Service
19:02 Friends or Foes
23:29 Who Owns the Square
26:59 Russia’s Last Democratic Window

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Inside the strange world where Putin’s Russia runs not on logic—but on superstition and fate.

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Most analyses of Russia focus on politics or war—but beneath both lies something deeper: belief. In this video, Elvira Bary explores how superstition, mysticism, and magical thinking became part of Russia’s operating system—from pagan rituals and Rasputin’s court to Soviet ideology and the modern Kremlin’s obsession with luck, curses, and “enemy sorcery.” Discover why this mindset shapes decisions at every level of power, and what it reveals about a nation where faith and fear still outweigh reason.

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00:00 The Black Magic of the Kremlin: Who Putin Really Listens To
02:53 Official Religion and Traditional Beliefs
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12:46 The Mystics of the Soviet Era
16:27 The Superstition Boom in the Post-Soviet Years
21:37 Modern Magical Thinking

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Russia’s hidden oil fleet: the secret pipeline turning crude into blood for Putin’s war.

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How does Putin keep funding his war in Ukraine despite the toughest sanctions in modern history? In this video, Elvira Bary reveals the shadow fleet - a covert network of tankers and offshore schemes that turn Russian oil into blood money. Built in secret and sailing under false flags, this ghost fleet bypasses Western restrictions and keeps the Kremlin’s war chest full. Through the lens of her upcoming novel The Snow Queen’s Spring, Elvira traces how corruption, fear, and deception form the real engine behind Russia’s war, and what the West can still do to stop it.

Video Chapters:
00:00 How Russia's Ghost Fleet is Keeping Putin’s War in Ukraine Alive
02:40 The Art of Deception — How Russia’s culture of scheming became its greatest weapon.
06:35 The Sanctions — What the West tried to do, and where it went wrong.
12:21 The Birth of the Shadow Fleet — How the operation was built in record time.
15:09 The Vanishing Act — How Russian oil “disappears” on paper and resurfaces in other ports.
19:07 The Cops Closing In — How the West is finally learning to fight back.

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Russia looks strong. Putin looks untouchable. I’ll show you why that “strength” is staged.
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Authoritarian power always sells itself as efficient, ruthless, unstoppable. Skyscrapers in months. Enemies crushed overnight. Glorious parades and endless missiles. But much of what looks like strength in Putin’s Russia is theater — an expensive illusion meant to scare outsiders and keep citizens obedient. In this video, I’ll break down how fake power is manufactured, why corrupt systems choose spectacle over progress, how that lie spreads to the West, and why regimes built on fear always rot from within. We’ll also talk about the one force that dictators can’t control: educated minds. Stay to the end, because I’m going to ask you something important.
Video Chapters: 00:00 The Great Fake: Why Russia is Crumbling Behind the Facade02:43 The Illusion of Triumph10:34 The Logic of Pretending16:59 The Art of Deception24:07 The Inevitable
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Why Putin can’t stop the war — and why peace is more dangerous to his regime than defeat.
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Why does Russia keep fighting a war it can’t win, can’t afford, and can’t walk away from? In this video, Elvira Bary dives into the hidden logic of the Kremlin — the fear, the internal rivalries, the lies, and the survival instincts that keep this war alive long after strategy stopped making sense. We’ll explore why negotiations are impossible, why peace is more dangerous for Putin than defeat, why Russian elites stay silent, and why ordinary people once supported a catastrophe that offers them nothing. This is the political psychology of the Kremlin — stripped of myths, illusions, and propaganda.
Video Chapters:
00:00 Why Putin Can’t Stop: The Lie Keeping Russia Fighting in Ukraine01:38 Why Negotiations Are Impossible Right Now06:53 What the Kremlin Truly Wants13:41 Why Ordinary Russians Supported the War21:56 The Silence of the Elites
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Inside the minds of Putin’s supporters — the seductive dream shaping Russia’s future.
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What do Putin’s supporters really believe about the future of the world — and Russia’s place in it? In this video, Elvira Bary takes you inside Russia’s parallel reality, where the West is collapsing, China is rising, and Russia sees itself as the last stronghold of moral order. Through real conversations and psychological insight, she explores how this dream of empire transforms fear into faith — and why it may ultimately destroy the nation it claims to save. Join Elvira for an unflinching look at the vision of the world that drives Putin’s supporters — and the heavy price of believing in it.
Video Chapters:
00:00 Inside the Mind of Putin's Supporters02:15 The End of the Old World 07:19 The New Order 11:49 The Globalist Conspiracy 16:34 Predictions of the Future22:16 The Price of the Dream
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Killer drones now shape Russia’s war in Ukraine. Here’s the terrifying future they reveal.
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00:00 The Age of Killer Drones: Inside Russia’s War in Ukraine02:26 A Fundamental Shift05:52 The Arms Race11:02 A Drone Day14:44 From Factory to Frontline19:54 The Coming Drone Threat
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The secret code of elites—America, Europe, China, Russia. Who rules your world?
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00:00 The Secret Key to Decoding Those Who Rule Your World01:49 What Does It Mean to Be an Elite07:14 American Elites11:04 European Elites14:33 Chinese Elites22:05 Russian Elites29:11 Why Elites Cannot Cooperate
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Inside Russia’s collapsing economy - the truth the Kremlin can’t afford to show.JOIN ME ON THE JOURNEY👉 Sign-up for news about the New Book here: ⁠https://elvirabary.com/elvira-barys-newsletter/
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00:00 How Russia’s Economy Is Cracking Beneath The Surface01:48 Energy Sector07:16 Transport & Logistics11:45 Industry & Manufacturing16:32 Agriculture & Construction21:14 Finance & Banking
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They helped build Russia, then were blamed for its fall. This is their forgotten story.
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For centuries, Jews in Russia rose against staggering odds, becoming doctors, artists, revolutionaries, and political leaders despite brutal discrimination and systemic oppression. But every time the system cracked, they were the first to be scapegoated. In this video, author Elvira Bary, born in the USSR, unpacks the complex, haunting, and often buried history of Jews in the Russian Empire and Soviet Union—from the Pale of Settlement and tsarist pogroms to Stalinist repression and forced emigration. It’s a story of brilliance, betrayal, and erasure. Don't miss it.
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00:00 How a Persecuted Minority Shaped Russian History—and Became its Favorite Scapegoat00:44 How The Jews Ended Up in Russia01:59 The Origins of Russian Anti-Semitism09:03 The Jews and The Bolshevik Revolution13:42 Stalinist Purges and WWII 16:13 After The War18:23 Exodus
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9 global trends are reshaping Russia—and the world. You won’t believe #3.
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We live in a world more connected than ever before—where ideas, fears, and chaos now spread faster than facts. But how a country absorbs these global shifts depends on what’s already broken inside. Today, we’ll uncover 9 global trends—shaping the future of every nation—that are hitting Russia especially hard. From identity crises to information wars, from dying communities to rising authoritarianism—these aren’t just headlines. They’re pressure points.
Video Chapters:
00:00 Nine Global Trends00:50 Trend 1: A Crisis of Male Identity04:35 Trend 2: The World of Post-Truth06:43 Trend 3: The Destruction of Traditional Hierarchies10:06 Trend 4: The Rise of Technocratic Power14:51 Trend 5: Sympathy as a Weapon17:31 Trend 6: The Authoritarian Turn21:02 Trend 7: Disruption of Life's Chronology24:11 Trend 8: Escapism26:35 Trend 9: The Impact of Technology
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What happens when a nation confuses loyalty with love—and loses its moral compass?
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In this video, Elvira Bary explores how Russia’s identity became entangled with one man - Vladimir Putin - and how that illusion destroyed the nation’s ability to tell right from wrong. Drawing on personal experience and her new novel The Snow Queen’s Spring, she examines the psychology of belonging, the burden of shame, and what it truly means to love your country. When patriotism becomes obedience, a nation loses not just its freedom, but its soul.
Video Chapters:
00:00 How Russia Lost Its Mind — and Its Moral Compass01:12 The Madness of the Motherland03:37 The Weight of Denial06:30 Shame and Anger09:05 Manufactured Patriotism13:45 Rethinking Home
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Why do Russian kids grow up fearing outsiders? The shocking truth behind ethnic stereotypes.
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I grew up in Soviet Russia, in a city literally named "Bitter," and that's exactly how life felt beneath the glittering surface of state propaganda. On posters, we were a family of nations united by unbreakable bonds—but in reality, the cracks ran deep. From Gypsies to Caucasians, Ukrainians to Central Asian migrants, stereotypes shaped our views, fueling tensions that continue today. Join me, Elvira Bary, as I share powerful stories from my childhood, revealing the hidden prejudices that define Russia’s past and present.
Video Chapters:
00:00 What Russians Secretly Think About Other Nationalities01:01 The Gypsies05:19 Caucasians11:53 Ukrainians and Belarusians14:04 Minority Nations17:46 Migrants from Central Asia19:54 A Role Reversal
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A war destroyed my old life—and gave me a new voice. This is how my YouTube journey began
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When Russia invaded Ukraine, my entire world collapsed—my publisher cut ties, my students turned away, and I was left with nothing but shame, illness, and silence. Out of that wreckage, I built this channel. In one year, I went from fifty subscribers to a hundred thousand, from being “the traitor” to being a storyteller for truth. This is not a story about algorithms or fame. It’s about how war can strip you bare—and how you can still rebuild meaning, one video, one voice, one listener at a time.
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Russia's "unity" is a lie. Discover the truth behind its hidden ethnic conflicts and tensions.
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Everything you've heard about Russia's "brotherhood of nations" is a carefully constructed myth. Behind the patriotic posters and slogans lies a harsh reality of suppression, forced Russification, and hidden tensions among more than 100 ethnic groups. Join me, Elvira Bary, an author born in the USSR, as we uncover the unsettling truth about how Russia maintains its fragile unity—revealing a complex web of propaganda, cultural erasure, and resistance that continues to shape the country's turbulent identity today.
Video Chapters:
00:00 Russia’s Myth of Unity00:59 The Basics of Ideology03:45 The Expansion of the Russian Empire06:52 Forced Russification as a Tool of Control10:48 The Resistance12:42 The Pale of Settlement15:03 National Policy in the USSR18:24 The Illusion of Unity19:31 Chauvinism21:53 A Glimpse into Russian History
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Putin didn't end Russia's democracy—but you'll never guess who did!
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In this video, I explore Russia's missed opportunity for democracy and its descent into authoritarianism. From the collapse of the USSR to the rise of Vladimir Putin, I discuss how historical events shaped Russia’s current political landscape. We’ll dive into the role of Russia’s elites, the merging of business, politics, and crime, and how resentment and a lack of democratic understanding led to the rise of a corrupt regime. I also touch on what could have been done differently by the West to help foster democracy in Russia.
Video Chapters:
00:00 Why Russia Missed Its Chance for Democratization00:40 How We Viewed Democracy06:11 The People in Power10:40 The Redistribution of Property16:50 Why Did the Elite Support Dictatorship?19:40 The Merging of Business, Power, and Crime24:11 Resentment and Missed Opportunities26:25 What Could Have Been Done Differently?
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Russia’s forgotten origin story explains everything from Putin to politics—this will change how you see it.
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What if everything you thought you knew about Russia was missing its most important piece? In this video, I reveal the secret history that shaped modern Russia—a forgotten legacy rooted not in the East or West, but in the long-lost Byzantine Empire. From politics and religion to power and identity, Russia’s true cultural origins have been erased from national memory. This isn’t just about history—it’s about understanding why Russia behaves the way it does today. Once you uncover this lost foundation, modern Russia will never look the same.
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Putin’s plan exposed: Is Russia doomed to repeat Belarus’ collapse into decay?
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In this video, we explore the future of Russia and its parallels with Belarus under authoritarian rule. We discuss how Lukashenko's regime has led to economic stagnation, a shrinking population, and widespread disillusionment. Drawing comparisons between Belarus and Russia, we examine the role of elites, the suppression of culture, and the stifling of individual freedoms. Discover how authoritarianism, though seemingly stable, leads to the erosion of societal vitality and how these trends could affect Russia in the future.
Video Chapters:
00:00 Predicting the Future of Russia01:11 Basic Facts About Belarus03:02 Why Dictatorship Thrives in Belarus05:10 How the Belarusian People Live08:14 The Dictator12:44 The Struggle for Belarusian Identity16:48 The Danger of Education19:15 The Police State22:18 The Desperate Fight for Freedom25:00 The Stolen Future
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Russia has been at war for centuries—but why? These 5 reasons explain its endless conflicts.
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Why has Russia been at war for centuries? Is aggression a Russian trait, or is there a deeper logic behind it? In this video, we break down five key reasons that have driven Russia into conflict time and time again—from the fight for resources and geopolitical survival to personal ambitions and messianic ideology. Understanding Russia means understanding its past, its leadership, and the forces shaping its actions today.
Video Chapters:
00:00 Why Are Russians So Aggressive?00:46 The Pursuit of Resources05:11 Suppressing Political Opponents09:11 Overcoming Geographic Barriers10:48 Messianic Mission14:47 Personal Motives15:49 Can Russia Live in Peace With Its Neighbors?
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