Over the past 25 years, Russia’s Vladimir Putin has been adept at using crises to his advantage. He used the 1999 Moscow ...

a young Russian producer-turned-political analyst inspired by Putin’s “chief ideologist” Vladislav Surkov. “Working at the heart of Russian power, Baranov blurs truth with lies ...

At the same time, Putin’s Russia has been at the forefront of manufacturing crisis. Vladislav Surkov, a former avant-garde theatre director and later main Kremlin insider, was a key protagonist ...

Although, as da Empoli commented, the character of Baranov is fictional, media outlets have noted that he may be inspired by a real figure close to Putin — Vladislav Surkov, who was a rap ...

Although, as da Empoli commented, the character of Baranov is fictional, media outlets suggest he may be inspired by a real person close to Putin — Vladislav Surkov, who was a rap enthusiast ...