This week on High Hash Rate, Dan and Mike speak with Pasha "The Cossack"Pasha is a cybersecurity professional who was born in Russia shortly after the fall of the Soviet Union. His family emigrated to Germany when he was a child but he moved home to Moscow in 2022. We discuss his perspective on U.S. Russian relations, the war in Ukraine, the Tucker Carlson interview of Vladimir Putin, whether or not Putin is a dictator, and the way Russians feel about the U.S. and the West. We also discuss post Soviet Russian history, Bitcoin, media propaganda and more.The Cossack's Twitter: @GhostOfPashka-------------------------------------------------------Dan Twitter: @hrtlndbitcoinMike Twitter: @rundancebitcoinHigh Hash Rate Nostr Npub: npub17934d3gls4x6f5e63y5p2pryk6l3m0qlzppufsnprnkw5h8099wsme7hncTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@highhashrateYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@highhashrateInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/highhashrate-------------------------------------------------------Get more High Hash Rate content and shop the High Hash Rate merch store, now available at:https://www.highhashrate.com------------------------------------------------------- Freedom Festival 2024Participate in a unique celebration where the pursuit of freedom, health, and community values comes together through engaging activities and inspiring experiences. Immerse yourself in all things Bitcoin, including speakers, music, Texas Slim's Cattlemen's Feast, BBQ, workshops and more. Participate in interactive demos like parkour, cold plunges, hot tubs, a soccer contest as well as raffles and prizes.When: May 5, 2024 Where: Boston, MAUse promo code `MassAdoption` for a 20% discount on tickets when you buy BEFORE the April Bitcoin halving.Tickets available at: https://massadoption.net