In this episode of iDeep Dive, we explore the question: What drives Russia? As Winston Churchill once described, "Russia is a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma." From the grandeur of ancient empires to its influence on today’s global stage, Russia’s story is one of autocratic power, spiritual commitment, and imperial destiny.

We trace this journey back to Ivan III, who sought to inherit the mantle of Constantinople and the Eastern Roman Empire, blending political authority with Orthodox Christianity. Through the reigns of Peter the Great and Catherine the Great, and into the turbulent Soviet era, we see how visions of centralized leadership, divine legitimacy, and territorial ambition remain crucial to Russia’s identity.

Join us as we unravel the enigmatic forces that continue to drive Russia's leadership, ambition, and resilience, connecting Byzantine legacies with modern geopolitics. Discover how history, faith, and power merge to shape a nation still defined by a vision of central authority, resilience, and imperial destiny in the 21st century.

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