Energy of Russia: How the USSR Legacy Was Ruined? The Shocking Truth

We look into the past, present and future of the fuel and energy complex of Russia. We will dive into the history of the development of the USSR energy sector, from the GOELRO plan to the unified energy system. We will explore current problems and challenges, including the consequences of privatization and the crisis in the industry. Find out how the electric power, hydropower and nuclear power industries developed, and why coal remains a key resource. This video reveals how the energy complex affects the Russian economy and the daily life of every citizen. Boris Martsinkevich will tell you more in a new video 0:00 Energy: 100 Years Ago and Today – A Look into the Past 2:02 Oil and Gas Dependence: Current Challenges for Russia 4:09 Privatization of Energy: Consequences and Criticism of Reforms 5:39 Lost Opportunities: Development of the USSR Energy Sector 6:58 Tariff Increase in Russia: Reasons and Impact on the Economy 8:24 Russia's Energy Strategy: Planning and Reality 10:40 Interdepartmental Contradictions: Management of the Russian Fuel and Energy Complex 13:17 Power Grid Problems: Examples of Accidents and Outages 14:40 Soviet Legacy: Lessons from Advanced Development of Energy 16:56 Energy Institutes: The Role of Science in the Development of the Industry 18:48 Unified Energy System "Mir": Global Cooperation of the USSR 22:17 Hydropower: Potential and Barriers to Development 28:05 Energy Regulation: Legislative Gaps and Contradictions 33:28 Infrastructure and Tariffs: Hidden Problems of Power Grids 37:37 The Future of Energy: Challenges, Solutions and Prospects