Return of the Czar
Brief Synopsis
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Almost a decade after the fall of the Soviet Union, Russia is arguably more free than at any time in its history. But while the West has applauded the market reforms of former President Boris Yeltsin, in Russia there has been collapse. Today, as the country is being militarized, anti-Western propaga
Cast & Crew
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Anne Garrels
Correspondent
Evgenia Albats
Interviewee
David Jensen
Interviewee
Wayne Merry
Interviewee
Janine Wedel
Interviewee
Yegor Yakovlev
Interviewee
Film Details
Also Known As
Frontline (05/09/00), Russia
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2000
Production Company
Kcts; National Public Radio; Thirteen/Wnet; Washington Media Associates; Wpbt
Technical Specs
Duration
60m
Synopsis
Almost a decade after the fall of the Soviet Union, Russia is arguably more free than at any time in its history. But while the West has applauded the market reforms of former President Boris Yeltsin, in Russia there has been collapse. Today, as the country is being militarized, anti-Western propaganda is increasing. In pushing its ideas of reform, did the United States turn a blind eye to Kremlin crime and compromise the moral authority America cultivated throughout the Cold War? As career KGB officer Vladimir Putin -- Yeltsin's anointed successor -- is poised to ascend to Russia's presidency, "Frontline" takes an in-depth look at what Russia has become and why.
Film Details
Also Known As
Frontline (05/09/00), Russia
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2000
Production Company
Kcts; National Public Radio; Thirteen/Wnet; Washington Media Associates; Wpbt
Technical Specs
Duration
60m
