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Part Seven - 1995 to 1999

Suddenly, the western bankers leave. Oligarchs take control and search for a new president to be their puppet. They choose Putin. Russians turn against 'the curse of democracy'.

A massive boom spreads through Moscow. It seems that capitalism has arrived. But suddenly the western bankers flee, taking the money with them. The Oligarchs take control of a ruined society and search for a new president who they believe will make them safe. And who they can control. The Russian people turn against what they called 'the curse of democracy'. Both communism and democracy are finished.

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Mon 13 Feb 202323:00

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WriterAdam Curtis
DirectorAdam Curtis
Executive ProducerRose Garnett
ProducerSandra Gorel

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