#530 | Vladimir Putin: Russia’s Modern Tsar

In this episode, we will explore Vladimir Putin's unlikely journey from a rat-catching streetfighter to the modern-day tsar of Russia.

We'll look at his rise to power, some of the accusations about what it took to get there, the key decisions that have defined his 25-year rule, and question how history will remember his legacy.

• Vladimir Putin's early life and rise to power

• Siege of Leningrad during World War Two

• Putin's upbringing in poverty and street life

• Putin's early interest in the KGB

• Putin's political career and rise in St Petersburg

• Connections and corruption allegations in early political life

• Putin becomes Russia's Prime Minister in 1999

• Controversy surrounding the 1999 apartment bombings

• Consolidation of power and suppression of opposition

• Putin's use of poison to eliminate opponents

Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/putin-modern-tsar

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