In the West, Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is always seen as one of two things: KGB spy or judo master. But to anyone who’s ever lived in the Soviet Union, Putin is something else entirely: a street kid. Join journalist Julia Ioffe as she explores how Putin’s childhood taught him lessons that shape his thinking and actions to this day.

To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Podden och tillhörande omslagsbild på den här sidan tillhör Audacy Studios | Tim Weiner | Jigsaw Productions. Innehållet i podden är skapat av Audacy Studios | Tim Weiner | Jigsaw Productions och inte av, eller tillsammans med, Poddtoppen.