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Unrest in Ukraine and protest in Russia

Anne McElvoy discusses unrest in Ukraine and the state of dissent in Russia today with Boris Akunin, Masha Gessen and Marc Bennetts.

As political deadlock in Ukraine erupts into violence on the streets of Kiev, Anne McElvoy investigates whether there are deep historical and cultural roots of the conflict, and considers possible consequences for the international community, with Ukrainian novelist Anna Shevchenko and journalist Edward Lucas.

And as the start of the Sochi Winter Olympics approaches, Anne investigates the state of dissent in Russia today with novelist Boris Akunin, who's played a leading role in protests against Putin, Masha Gessen, author of 'The Passion of Pussy Riot' and Marc Bennetts, whose book 'Kicking The Kremlin' examines the political and social opposition to Putin.

Producer: Luke Mulhall.

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Thu 30 Jan 201422:00

Kicking The Kremlin

Kicking The Kremlin by Marc Bennetts is available from Thursday 6 February in paperback and e-book.


Words Will Break Cement

Words Will Break Cement: The Passion of Pussy Riot by Masha Gessen is available now February in paperback and e-book. 

Credits

RoleContributor
PresenterAnne McElvoy
Interviewed GuestAnna Shevchenko
Interviewed GuestEdward Lucas
Interviewed GuestBoris Akunin
Interviewed GuestMasha Gessen
Interviewed GuestMarc Bennetts

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  • Thu 30 Jan 201422:00

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