Uncover the intriguing journey of Vladimir Putin from an unemployed spy to the pinnacle of power in Russia in this 2015 documentary by FRONTLINE.
In collaboration with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, producer Neil Docherty and correspondent Gillian Findlay meticulously trace Putin’s political trajectory over two decades, starting from his origins in St. Petersburg. The documentary sheds light on the persistent allegations of criminality and corruption that have shadowed Putin’s leadership in Russia. Through firsthand testimonies from exiled Russian business magnates, writers, and politicians, as well as extensive research by renowned scholar Karen Dawisha, author of “Putin’s Kleptocracy,” the film delves into Putin’s alleged involvement in money laundering, connections to organized crime, and the accumulation of a secretive personal fortune estimated in the billions.
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