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Why? · S01E113

Why does Putin want to control Russia’s parliamentary elections?

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Summary

Can posting a photo of opposition leader Alexei Navalny be deemed “extremist”? Russian authorities have excluded candidates over such posts and other surprising grounds. The vote for the State Duma takes place from September 18 to 20 - but what lies behind these restrictions?

Guest stars

  • Arthur Carn as Self - Presenter (French)
  • Lucia Bramert as Self - Presenter (German)