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In Moscow's Shadows 13: The GRU, and why is it so hard to leave Putin?

In Moscow's Shadows 13: The GRU, and why is it so hard to leave Putin?

FromIn Moscow's Shadows


In Moscow's Shadows 13: The GRU, and why is it so hard to leave Putin?

FromIn Moscow's Shadows

ratings:
Length:
34 minutes
Released:
Sep 26, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

I take a general look at Russian military intelligence, the fearsome GRU (OK, GU for purists), what it is and does and what it isn't and doesn't...And in the second part, I consider why it seems so hard for some people - Surkov, Levrov, and others - to leave government service. Why is it so hard to say goodbye?You can also follow my blog, In Moscow's Shadows, and become one of the podcast's supporting Patrons and gain question-asking rights and access to exclusive extra materials right here. 
Released:
Sep 26, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Russia, behind the headlines as well as in the shadows. This podcast is the audio counterpart to Mark Galeotti's blog of the same name, a place where "one of the most informed and provocative voices on modern Russia", can talk about Russia historical and (more often) contemporary, discuss new books and research, and sometimes talk to other Russia-watchers. It will come out at least once a month, but if you'd like to try and make sure it comes out more often, support my work, or want to ask questions or suggest topics for me to cover, do please contribute to my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/InMoscowsShadows