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Putin: A Russian Spy Story

Putin: A Russian Spy Story

20207.21 Season3 EpisodesEnded

Overview

How Vladimir Putin has used his experience as a spy to create and lead modern Russia: arrogance, anger and betrayal; military interventions, cyber-attacks and political assassinations.

Created by James Rogan
Produced by Paul Mitchell
NetworksChannel 4

Top Cast

Mikhail Fishman

Mikhail Fishman

Self

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Mark Galeotti

Self

Vladimir Kara-Murza

Vladimir Kara-Murza

Self

Bridget Kendall

Bridget Kendall

Self

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Arkady Ostrovsky

Self

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Gleb Pavlovsky

Self

Vladimir Putin

Vladimir Putin

Self (archive footage)

About Putin: A Russian Spy Story

Putin: A Russian Spy Story is a documentary, war & politics series that first aired in 2020. Created by James Rogan, it stars Mikhail Fishman, Mark Galeotti, Vladimir Kara-Murza. How Vladimir Putin has used his experience as a spy to create and lead modern Russia: arrogance, anger and betrayal; military interventions, cyber-attacks and political assassinations.

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