(Russia vs. the World)

Content: 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.

Countries:

United Kingdom

Genres:

Documentary,

History

Runtime:

93 minutes

Year:

2021

Directors:

Alice Lee

Production companies:

Channel 5,

Lambent Productions

Actors:

Narrator

Crews:

Director