“The Russian Matrix and the Prospects for a Free Society in Russia”

“The Russian Matrix and the Prospects for a Free Society in Russia”

Why has Russia historically developed differently from the countries of Western Europe?

Why have so many Russian thinkers searched for a unique path between East and West?

Why have the state, society, and the intelligentsia struggled for centuries to reach a consensus on the country's future?

And is it possible to change a nation's historical "matrix"?

This lecture will explore the key features of Russia's historical development, examining how political institutions, cultural traditions, and social structures have shaped the country over time. It will also discuss different perspectives on the prospects for the emergence of a free society in Russia.

Speaker: Pavel Usanov, PhD in Economics and Director of the Hayek Institute.