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Making Putin Great (Again and Again) – Zhanna Agalakova

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Russian journalist Zhanna Agalakova, who worked for state-run media for over 20 years before quitting over the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, discusses Putin's rise to power and his approach to governance at Maastricht University. 

This lecture is part of a series of lectures organized by The Moscow Times at European universities and given by Russian media professionals. 

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