Garry Kasparov - Opposition Activist and Former World Chess Champion
Is there any serious challenge to the supremacy of Putinism in Russia?
The Interview · BBC World Service
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Show Notes
Vladimir Putin appears to be relishing his role at the centre of the diplomatic manoeuvring over Syria - it reinforces his image as the strong man in the Kremlin. But just how strong is he? A recent round of Russian municipal elections gave the anti-Putin movement a much needed morale boost. Hardtalk speaks to the opposition activist and former world chess champion, Garry Kasparov. Is there any serious challenge to the supremacy of Putinism?
Picture: Garry Kasparov, Credit: Kirill Kudryavtsev/AFP/Getty Images