Putin's Way
Synopsis
In 2010, former police investigator Andre Zikov posted evidence on YouTube detailing Vladimir Putin's alleged involvement in corruption and organized crime.
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Synopsis
In the spring of 2012, Vladimir Putin began his third term as president in the Kremlin. The documentary traces his rise from KGB operative to a powerful leader. Former police investigator Andre Zikov discusses corruption in Putin's early years in St. Petersburg, where he gathered evidence of abuse of power and ties to organized crime. Scholar Karen Dawisha provides context on Putin's kleptocracy. The film also addresses the current economic crisis in Russia and the implications of Putin's leadership style.
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Why Watch
- Find out how Andre Zikov documented Putin's early criminal activities.
- See why Putin is considered dangerous when cornered.
- Meet experts discussing Russia's shift to authoritarianism.
Did You Know
- Vladimir Putin began his third term as president in the spring of 2012.
- In 2010, Andre Zikov posted evidence of Putin's alleged criminal activities on YouTube.
- Zikov claims Putin's rise involved a meticulous system of corruption.
- Putin's economy is currently facing plummeting oil prices and a falling Ruble.
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When did Vladimir Putin start his third term as president of Russia?
Vladimir Putin started his third term as president of Russia in the spring of 2012.
What type of system does the documentary suggest Russia is?
The documentary suggests that Russia is an authoritarian system in the process of succeeding.
What did lieutenant colonel Andre Zikov say about Putin's rise to power?
Andre Zikov stated that Putin's rise to power has come at great cost and involved building a meticulous system of corruption.
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