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Following Reported Death of Putin Critic Alexei Navalny, A Look at Dissent in Putin’s Russia
These six FRONTLINE documentaries examine Russian President Vladimir Putin’s leadership and what has happened to critics and dissenters during his tenure.
February 16, 2024
Watch FRONTLINE’s 5 Most-Streamed Documentaries of 2022 (So Far)
Looking to do some smart end-of-summer streaming? We've got you covered. Here are FRONTLINE's five most-streamed new documentaries of 2022 so far — and a few other recommendations for what to watch.
August 29, 2022
Examining Putin: As Russia’s President Wages War on Ukraine, Revisit Our In-Depth Reporting
Explore Putin’s rise, his grievances with the West and his previous actions involving Ukraine.
March 3, 2022
How Russia Looks To Gain Through Political Interference
In Europe, Russia has been cultivating relationships with far-right and far-left groups that are currently enjoying a surge in popularity. Closer to home, it's made even bolder attempts to influence domestic politics in Ukraine and Georgia.
December 23, 2016
What's Known About Putin's Wealth After the Panama Papers?
Vladimir Putin is not directly named in the Panama Papers. So what's known about how he acquired his wealth?
April 8, 2016
New Russia Bill Targets "Undesirable" Foreign Organizations
Observers say the proposed law, which comes during a larger crackdown on dissent and opposition in Russia, could target commercial companies.
January 21, 2015
Putin's Legal Crackdown on Civil Society
In the two years since Putin's return to the presidency, analysts and rights groups say it has become harder for Russians to protest, publish criticism and carry out advocacy.
January 13, 2015
What is the State of Dissent in Vladimir Putin's Russia?
"It’s very hard to imagine a strong opposition movement in a country ruled by Vladimir Putin," says human rights advocate and former world chess champion Garry Kasparov in an interview with FRONTLINE.
January 13, 2015
What's Been the Effect of Western Sanctions on Russia?
Western sanctions against Vladimir Putin's inner-circle have been far more than just simply symbolic, says a former economic advisor to the Russian government.
January 13, 2015
Inequality and the Putin Economy: Inside the Numbers
Vladimir Putin has called income inequality "absolutely unacceptable," but in Russia just 111 people control nearly 20 percent of all wealth.
January 13, 2015
The Many Faces of Vladimir Putin
Why is the Russian leader so inscrutable? FRONTLINE takes a closer look at Putin’s public personas.
January 13, 2015
Watch Part of a Film Commissioned by Vladimir Putin -- About Himself
Putin used the film to reveal a secret about himself -- and make a promise he didn't keep. It was called "Power."
January 12, 2015