Explore an alternate reality where Vladimir Putin never rose to power. Discover who might have led Russia, the potential impact on its citizens' lives, and the fate of the oligarchs. Delve into the collapse of the Soviet Union, the role of Mikhail Khodorkovsky, economic sanctions, and poverty in this thought-provoking discussion.

00:00: Introduction to the scenario where Putin never came to power.
00:44: Discussion on the collapse of the Soviet Union.
02:41: Examination of Mikhail Khodorkovsky's potential influence.
04:10: Analysis of economic sanctions.
06:44: Discussion on poverty in Russia.

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