• Saint Petersburg: Putin's Hometown

  • Apr 6 2025
  • Length: 50 mins
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Saint Petersburg: Putin's Hometown

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  • Founded by Peter the Great, the city of Saint Petersburg was built to rival the majesty of any capital in Europe. Its splendour made it a hub of Russian culture, and its geography made it a focal point for industry. It's factories would jump-start the revolutions that ushered in the Soviet era, and in the wake of a devastating Nazi siege, the recovering city would birth the man who lead Russia into the 21st century - Vladimir Putin.


    Joining us is Sinclair McKay, author of 'Saint Petersburg: Sacrifice and Redemption in the City That Defied Hitler'. He takes us through the turbulent history of this magnificent city, from its founding right up to the present day.


    Warning: this episode contains graphic descriptions that some listeners may find disturbing.


    Produced and edited by James Hickmann.


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