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KREMLIN FILE Sneak Peek: Masha Gessen, the rise of Putin

Aug 5, 2021

Masha Gessen, a Russian-American journalist and activist renowned for their insights on Russian politics, shares gripping stories about Vladimir Putin's early years and the political climate of 1990s Russia. They discuss the chilling apartment bombings and how fear and manipulation shaped public opinion, paving the way for Putin’s rise. Gessen also highlights the severe consequences for dissenters like Alexei Navalny and draws sobering parallels between Putin's tactics and those of other authoritarian leaders, including Trump.

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Intro

3min

Inside Putin's Russia: Power and Dissent

14min

The Suspicious Foundations of Putin's Rise to Power

5min

The Rise of Putin: Consolidation of Power

6min

Putin's Paranoia and Political Repression

18min

Premiere Insights and Future Encouragements

2min

MeidasTouch is proud to bring you a sneak peek of our new original series, KREMLIN FILE. For more episodes, subscribe to KREMLIN FILE wherever you get podcasts.

Hosted by renowned researcher Olga Lautman and political activist Monique Camarra, KREMLIN FILE takes audiences on a riveting journey through the rise of Putin and the spread of authoritarianism across the globe and into the Trump White House. Featuring interviews with Masha Gessen, Yuri Felshtinsky, Bill Browder, and Craig Unger, Season One dives head first into Putin’s Russia and their ongoing active measures campaign around the world.

New episodes drop Thursdays beginning August 5th 2021. Subscribe here or wherever you listen to podcasts for more episodes! Meidas Media + bunker crew

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About this Episode:

Masha Gessen, the rise of Putin

Olga and Mo journey back to the 90’s with Russian-born journalist Masha Gessen who describes their odd introduction to Vladimir Putin by way of Saint Petersburg and beyond

https://www.KremlinFile.com

Masha's twitter: @mashagessen

Olga's twitter: @OlgaNYC1211

Mo's twitter: @MoniqueCamarra

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