Read the Kremlin Funded Psychological Profile of Trump
In 2019, a Mysterious Russian Academic Profiled Donald J. Trump’s Psyche and Behavior; Her University Thrives on Kremlin Support
Yet another scholar can’t resist poking around at the sources that make up the person who is President Donald J. Trump, and this time it’s coming from inside Russia’s top school, Lomonosov Moscow State University—a place Vlad Putin just visited last month and that’s got the Kremlin’s stamp of approval and government check to match.
Madina Magomedovna Aybazova, a grad student in the political science department, put out a piece back in 2019 called Donald Trump's Political and Psychological Profile, printed up in the RUDN Journal of International Relations. She dug into Trump’s character, sifting through his life story and speeches, and slapped labels on him: “apolitical politician,” cocky, loud, the whole extrovert package. Her take sounds like it could’ve been ripped from a liberal playbook—Trump’s climb, she says, came from bucking the system while pulling in the crowds. Trump fans however won’t blink at that; they revel in the notion he won twice now by kicking the establishment in the shins.
Ayabazova picking Trump apart stands out when you clock where she’s studying. Moscow State University, or MSU, has been around since 1755 and answers straight to the Kremlin, swimming in state cash while other Russian schools scrape by. In 2022, when sanctions and a shaky economy had the government slashing budgets for higher ed, MSU kept raking in special funds, untouched by the belt-tightening hitting everyone else.
While other big-name Russian universities sweat to climb global rankings through stuff like “Project 5-100,” MSU doesn’t bother—it just gets handed exclusive piles of money. Between 2014 and 2016, it pocketed 2 billion rubles on the side, a cushy deal that screams it’s the golden child of Russia’s education setup.
With the Kremlin looming over MSU, you’ve got to wonder what’s driving Aybazova’s work. The university’s grip on what gets said there makes her Trump study feel like part of a bigger game by Putin’s regime—one where academics are nothing more than a part of the Kremlin’s never ending propaganda war against the west.
No word on what Aybazova’s up to now, as her paper failed to make an noticeable across mass media at the time it was released. Meanwhile, Moscow State University rolls on, keeping its Kremlin perks, a reminder that in the gilded cage of the Russian oligarchy nothing is sacrosanct, not even education.
Presented below is a machine generated translation of the paper, followed by the first page of the original Russian language
version. The entire 2019 work can be found here.
Donald Trump's Political and Psychological Profile
Author: M.M. Aybazova
Institution: Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow, Russian Federation
Abstract
This article presents a summary of research conducted in political psychology, following the traditions established at the Department of Sociology and Psychology of Politics at Lomonosov Moscow State University. The research focuses on the political-psychological analysis of personality traits exhibited by populist-type politicians, specifically the 45th President of the United States, Donald Trump. The study employed various scientific principles, including complexity, systematicity, subjectivity, integrative, reflexivity, and optimality. It utilized methodologies that integrate political science, psychology, and sociology. Given the inaccessibility of the subject, the research was conducted using distant methods of data collection and processing, emphasizing biographical analysis, content analysis, and non-participant observation.
Research Characteristics
The study considered the broader political-social context while employing a combination of quantitative and qualitative methodological procedures. The biographical method provided the foundation for analyzing Trump’s personality, including his life path, formative experiences, and key career milestones. The analysis incorporated oral and written accounts, secondary sources such as memoirs, documentary archives, official documents, and personal correspondence.
Additionally, non-participant observation was utilized to examine Trump's behavioral characteristics and interactions with other political figures and the electorate. This method allowed for the identification of his personal qualities through visual psychodiagnostics.
Life Path of Donald Trump
Donald John Trump was born in Queens, New York on June 14, 1946. His parents, Fred Trump and Mary MacLeod, were influential figures in shaping his personality. While Trump has occasionally claimed German heritage, his grandfather, Friedrich Trump, was German-born; his father, Fred, was a New York native. Raised alongside four siblings, Trump displayed early leadership qualities, rebellious tendencies, and a penchant for mischief. Even in elementary school, he exhibited signs of aggression, once clashing with a music teacher he deemed incompetent.
His unruly nature led his parents to enroll him in a military academy, where he received both education and discipline. After graduating, Trump considered a career in film at the University of Southern California but ultimately followed his father’s example, attending Fordham University. Unfulfilled there, he transferred to the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, where he completed his studies. Despite recognizing the societal reverence for academic credentials, Trump himself regarded their importance as overstated.
Post-graduation, he joined his father’s real estate business, experiencing firsthand the industry’s competitive nature. He learned that physical presence often mattered more than academic knowledge in business dealings. One of his earliest lessons was: "Never stand in front of a door—you don’t know who or what is on the other side."
Fred Trump, a strict businessman, deeply influenced his son’s work ethic, emphasizing financial prudence, hard work, and self-reliance. From an early age, Donald Trump embraced entrepreneurship and competition, attributes that later defined his business and political careers.
Business and Political Ambitions
Uninterested in merely continuing his father’s business, Trump sought greater achievements. In 1971, he moved to Manhattan, a symbolic step in his career expansion. By 1974, he secured his first major development deal, and by 1990, he was leading a billion-dollar empire—albeit teetering on the edge of bankruptcy. His business career was marked by financial highs and lows, yet he repeatedly managed to rebuild his empire.
Trump’s political aspirations date back to at least 1999, though he formally announced his candidacy in 2015. His 2016 victory over Hillary Clinton established him as the 45th U.S. president.
Motivational Profile and Self-Concept
Trump's primary motivations are achievement and power. He exhibits a strong desire for political and business success, dominance, and independence. His power motive is evident in his pursuit of high status and his resistance to subordination. Western political culture often fosters aggressive self-assertion, a trait observable in Trump’s behavior. His achievement motivation is reflected in his ambition to complete projects ahead of schedule and within budget.
A central component of Trump’s philosophy is his belief in retaliation: "I always counterattack at full power... They know that if they try to hit me, they're in for a very serious fight. Always settle scores... You'll be respected for this." His ability to forge and maintain strategic alliances is pragmatic rather than personal—friendships are secondary to business and political dealings. His lack of dependence on public expectations allows him to follow his own vision, often disregarding external pressures.
Trump’s confidence and nonconformism manifest in his disregard for political norms, his willingness to challenge party allies, and his ability to surround himself with skilled professionals without fear of being overshadowed. Notably, he publicly admits ignorance in certain areas, promising rapid self-education instead: "I will learn more about this than you know now, and believe me, it won’t take much time."
Style of Interpersonal Relations and Political Behavior
As an extrovert with high dominance, Trump engages actively in social and political arenas, striving to reshape governance according to his own ideas. His political style aligns with an agitator's, relying on bold statements and dramatic appeals. Journalist Leslie Stahl noted, "The White House realized that trying to restrain him from public appearances was a mistake—he thrives on the crowd's energy."
Trump’s speeches often feature grandiose, theatrical promises, such as his pledge to build a border wall: "I will build a great wall, and nobody builds walls better than me, believe me... I will make Mexico pay for that wall." His decision-making process is influenced by intuition, developed through years of business experience. He demonstrates low behavioral normativity, expressiveness, and a tendency for flamboyance, attributes he attributes to his mother’s love for spectacle. His background in television and reality shows honed his ability to connect with the public emotionally.
General Characteristics
Critics describe Trump as impulsive and undisciplined, but he is not merely a reckless gambler. Even his most extravagant actions are often strategically calculated. He enjoys testing people, provoking reactions, and using those insights to shape his interactions. His keen attention to detail reflects his belief in thorough preparation. He even emphasizes the importance of maintaining personal cleanliness as a strategic asset in his books.
Trump does not wait passively for opportunities; he actively seeks attention and its advantages. His ability to command public interest through admiration or controversy demonstrates his deep understanding of media and public perception.
Conclusion
This political-psychological profile highlights Donald Trump's key personality traits and behavioral patterns. The study utilized distant psychological assessment techniques, including biographical analysis, content analysis, and non-participant observation. Trump presents a unique case in political psychology, where the personas of an eccentric showman and a shrewd businessman are so intertwined that distinguishing between the two is often impossible.
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I don't think it's very accurate overall, quite different to analysis by western psychologists who know him better and that aren't sponsored by the Kremlin. Essentially/largely disinfo.
Id like to see her paper on psychometric social media manipulation of America - a how-to guide I guess they left all that to Cambridge Analytica.