Russia vs. the World
Fiona Shaw narrates this exploration of Russia's medieval origins through to its bloody expansion to become the biggest country in the world. It's a tale that set the scene for one of the world's most enigmatic figures, and his vision of modern Russia. From a tyrannical grip on ordinary citizens to rampant corruption at the highest level, this film reveals the secrets behind holding the world's largest country together in a narrative that takes in the KGB and its ancestors as well as Stalin, murder and gulags.
- Year: 2021
- Country: United Kingdom
- Genre: Documentary, History
- Studio: Channel 5, Lambent Productions
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- Director: Alice Lee
- Cast: Fiona Shaw