
In December 1999, with Boris Yeltsin’s sudden resignation, Vladimir Putin became acting president of the Russian Federation. This film documents Putin’s ascent to power over the following year through the lens of Vitaly Mansky’s camera. It offers a revealing look at a pivotal moment in Russian history and explores the complex nature of politics, highlighting the challenges of navigating power and garnering support while facing difficult choices.
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Vladimir Putin
Self - Politician (archive footage)

Boris Yeltsin
Self - Politician (archive footage)

Tony Blair
Self - Politician (archive footage)

Mikhail Gorbachev
Self - Politician (archive footage)

Dmitry Medvedev
Self - Politician (archive footage)

Boris Nemtsov
Self - Politician (voice)

Mikhail Kasyanov
Self - Politician (archive footage)

Valentin Yumashev
Self - Politician (archive footage)

Vladislav Surkov
Self - Politician (archive footage)

Tatyana Yumasheva
Self - Yeltsin's Daughter / Politician (archive footage)

Vitaly Mansky
Self - Narrator (voice) / (archive footage)

Naina Yeltsina
Self - Yeltsin's Wife (archive footage)

Anatoly Chubais
Self - Politician (archive footage)

Vera Dmitrievna Gurevich
Self - Putin's Teacher (archive footage)

Elena Okulova
Self - Yeltsin's Daughter (archive footage)

Gleb Pavlovsky
Self - Politician (archive footage)

Ivan Okulov
Self - Yeltsin's Grandson (archive footage)

Ksenia Ponomaryova
Self - Politician (archive footage)

Lyudmila Putina
Self - Putin's Wife (archive footage)

Mikhail Lesin
Self - Politician (archive footage)
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