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Russia: The Empire Strikes Back
Steve Rosenberg explores how Moscow views the tumultuous events of 1989 and how Vladimir Putin's Russia is trying to regain its influence.
Thirty years ago, the fall of the Iron Curtain was heralded in Europe as a new era of freedom and democracy. But for Russia, it marked the loss of an empire. For Our World, Steve Rosenberg explores how Moscow views the tumultuous events of 1989 and how Vladimir Putin’s Russia is trying to regain its influence.
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Sun 29 Dec 201921:30GMT
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Reporter | Steve Rosenberg |
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