Putin: From Spy to Dictator

This documentary charts the transformation of Vladimir Putin from KGB spy to the authoritarian ruler of Russia. It traces his rise through the security services and Kremlin power, and how he consolidated control over the country. It examines the events and choices that shaped a modern strongman. It is an absorbing biography for anyone seeking to understand Putin and contemporary Russia. Free to watch in HD on Dr Documentary.

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