Abbas Gallyamov. Revolution, compromises, moral superiority, slavery. Sobchak, Lukashenko, Trump....
Political scientist, former Putin speechwriter and Kremlin spin doctor, now Israeli and enemy of Putinism, Abbas Gallyamov talks to Stanislav Kucher about his life in Russia, Bashkortostan, and Israel, his work in the Kremlin, the possibility of a peaceful transition of power in Russia, the prospects for the Russian opposition, the likelihood of betrayal by Putin's elites, and the consequences of Israel's war with Iran.
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Timecodes:
0:00 Teaser, beginning
1:51 "What kind of speechwriter is he for Putin!" On working with Putin, Volodin, and Kiriyenko
8:33 "Don't confuse experts with politicians." On the sacrifices a politician must be able to make
14:30 From political strategists to enemies of the state
23:50 Why Israel? Ethnic Bashkir or Bashkir Jew?
26:47 What does Abbas Gallyamov live on?
31:12 How to make the most important decision in life
38:17 On white coats, conscience-based deals, and conformists in power
49:10 The eternal rebellion against slavery. On the prospects for the transition of power in Russia
58:00 What do Makarov, Gref, Khodorkovsky, and the Pevchikhs have in common?
1:03:05 On the prospects of Lukashenko's betrayal
1:08:07 On Trump's successes and the results of the Israel-Iran war
1:21:07 What Putin gained and lost
1:24:55 Finale, address to the audience