'The Wizard of the Kremlin' captures the rise of Putin — and 'anything goes' Russia
- Posted on May 15, 2026
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'The Wizard of the Kremlin' captures the rise of Putin — and 'anything goes' Russia
Set in Russia in the years following the fall of communism, The Wizard of the Kremlin doesn't always work dramatically. But you leave with a better understanding of how Vladimir Putin came to power.