Russia 1985-1999: TraumaZone

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What it felt like to live through the collapse of communism and democracy.

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

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Adam Curtis

Rose Garnett

Sandra Gorel

Russia 1985-1999: TraumaZone: Series 1: Part Seven - 1995 to 1999

Part Seven - 1995 to 1999

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Oligarchs choose Putin as their puppet. Russians turn against the 'curse of democracy'.

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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Russia 1985-1999: TraumaZone

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