The Black Widows of Russia: How Women Built Putin’s Dictatorship

Black widows, lost hope: how Russian women fueled Putin’s power—and what it means next.Think dictators are propped up by tanks and terror? Think again. In today’s Russia, it’s the grief‑stricken widows, the forgotten singles, and the women chasing one last spark of hope who keep Vladimir Putin untouchable. From cash‑for‑coffin “business plans” to TikTok patriots and fairy‑tale propaganda, discover how loneliness, biology, and carefully crafted macho myth turned everyday women into the iron scaffolding of a modern dictatorship. The story is darker—and far more intimate—than brute force. Hit play to see how “Black Widows” spun the web that traps an entire nation.

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Step into the crossroads of history, social dynamics, and geopolitics with Elvira Bary, an author of over 20 books, born in the USSR. Through deep insights and compelling storytelling, she unravels the forces that shape our world—past and present. Discover how history echoes in today’s global landscape and explore the Sphinx Method, a unique tool for understanding both yourself and others. Tune in for thought-provoking discussions that bridge the past with the future.