Mike Benz: How Harvard Sold Out Russia in the 1990s
September 1, 2025
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as posted by the channelWhat really happened when Harvard’s endowment, Wall Street, and U.S. foreign policy collided with post-Soviet Russia in the 1990s? In this eye-opening episode of Digital Social Hour, Sean Kelly dives into the shocking history of how the fall of the Soviet Union and “shock therapy” privatization opened the door for Western elites, hedge funds, and even Harvard University itself to profit from Russia’s natural wealth. 🇷🇺💰
From Harvard’s Institute for International Development to the rise of oligarchs, Jeffrey Sachs, Larry Summers, and the U.S. State Department—this conversation uncovers how billions were siphoned away from the Russian people and funneled into Western institutions. We also connect the dots to Ukraine today, examining ongoing privatization, U.S. influence, and the deeper roots of modern geopolitical tensions. 🌍🔥
💥 Don’t miss this powerful breakdown—watch now and subscribe for more hard-hitting conversations on Digital Social Hour with Sean Kelly.
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