The Slow Newscast

Putin's murders: A culture of political murder - episode 1

Apr 2, 2024
The chilling culture of political murder in Russia is dissected, revealing how Vladimir Putin's rise was marked by fear and violence. The podcast uncovers the mysterious deaths of his opponents and the brutal regime silencing dissent. It dives into the 1999 apartment bombings that propelled Putin to power and his deep connections to organized crime and the KGB. The discussion highlights the ideological roots of political violence in Russia and the complex relationship between authoritarianism and domestic support.
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ANECDOTE

Soviet Anthem Restoration

  • Vladimir Milov, former deputy energy minister, uses a symbolic anecdote to explain Putin's shift to authoritarianism.
  • Putin's restoration of the Soviet anthem in 2000 signaled his intentions.
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1999 Apartment Bombings

  • A series of apartment bombings in 1999 terrorized Moscow, killing hundreds.
  • The bombings remain shrouded in mystery, with much of the evidence destroyed.
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Ryazan Incident

  • The FSB was suspected of involvement in the bombings, but Patrushev, the head of the FSB, claimed the explosives were sugar.
  • This explanation was widely disbelieved, raising suspicions about a cover-up.
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