Russia 1985-1999: TraumaZone

What it felt like to live through the collapse of communism and democracy. A series of films by Adam Curtis.

Created By

Adam Curtis

Status

Ended

Original Name

Russia 1985-1999: TraumaZone

First Air Date

October 13, 2022

Last Air Date

October 13, 2022

Seasons

1

Episodes

7

Language

English, Russian

Production Companies

BBC Film

Networks

BBC iPlayer

Part Seven - 1995 to 1999
S01E07

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".

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