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[Episode 4 of 4]\n\n'In the noughties, Russian democracy becomes a form of show business'\n\nIn the final instalment of our Russia mini-series, Tom and Dominic reach the climax of Putin\u2019s rise to power, charting how a former KGB agent managed to climb from relative obscurity to become the uncrowned Tsar of Russia.\n\nThe episode also touches on his relationship with oligarchs such as Roman Abramovich, the hall of mirrors he's created, and a look at how his character has changed over the course of his presidency.\n\nJoin\xa0The Rest Is History Club\xa0for ad-free listening to the full archive, weekly bonus episodes, live streamed shows and access to an exclusive chatroom community.\n\nEditor: Vasco Andrade\nProducer: Dom Johnson\nExec Producers: Tony Pastor & Jack Davenport\n\n*The Rest Is History Live Tour 2023*:\n\nTom and Dominic are back on tour this autumn! See them live in London, New Zealand, and Australia!\n\nBuy your tickets here: restishistorypod.com\n\nTwitter:\xa0\n\n@TheRestHistory\n\n@holland_tom\n\n@dcsandbrook\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices