Paul Robinson joins us this week to discuss his book "Russian Conservatism."

Join us as Paul, Marlo, and Tom discuss the Russian Revolution & American conservatism with historian Paul Robinson. They address Marx’s influence on the Russian intelligentsia, the Jacobin influence on the Bolsheviks, & Solzhenitsyn’s peculiar relationship with the West

Delve into the evolution of Russian conservative thought spanning the early nineteenth century to the contemporary era. Author Paul Robinson traces philosophers, politicians, and figures' significant contributions across the Imperial, Soviet, and post-Soviet periods. By exploring cultural, political, and socio-economic conservatism in Russia, he asserts that these ideas provide valuable insights into both Russia's historical trajectory and its current state. Furthermore, it suggests that understanding Russian conservatism is crucial for anticipating the nation's future developments, indicating potential influences, whether positive or negative, in the years ahead.

Texts Mentioned:

Russian Conservatismby Paul Robinson
Russian Liberalismby Paul Robinson
A People’s Tragedy by Orlando Figes
The Conservative Intellectual Movement in America since 1945by George H. Nash
Reflections on the Revolution in France by Edmund Burke
Vekhi by Pyotr Struve
History of the Communist Party of the Soviet Unionby Josef Stalin
Man in the Struggle for Peaceby Charles Malik
“A World Split Apart” by Alexander Solzhenitsyn