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Vladimir Putin
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1999 Apartment Bombings
Chechen Militants
Russian Apartment Bombings
Chechnya
Rizan
Boris Berezovsky
Alexander Litvinenko
Kremlin
1999 Apartment Bombs
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Apartment Bombings
Mikhael Trepashkin
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Russia
1990s Russian Apartment Bombings
NTV
Islamic Militants
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NEW in The History Bureau - Putin and the Apartment Bombs

In September 1999, just weeks after a 46-year-old Vladimir Putin became Prime Minister, four bombs blew up four apartment buildings across Russia, killing hundreds of people while they slept. The attacks plunged the country into panic. Families fled their homes. Residents patrolled their blocks around the clock. An entire nation paralyzed b... more

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Who bombed the four apartment buildings?

The reporters who covered this story look back with over 25 years of distance to answer a one question: who do they think bombed those four apartment buildings back in September 1999? Was it the Chechen mili... more

A trial of two suspected bombers seems to offer closure – but is this really case closed?

As Mikhael Trepashkin prepares to present evidence that might shed light on what really happened in 1999, he's thrown into prison. And as the verdict looms fo... more

A former KGB investigator steps forward, risking everything to get to the truth.

As Putin’s power grows, American journalist Scott Anderson returns to the story of the 1999 apartment bombings. Only one man will speak to him: Mikhail Trepashkin. Once... more

Two men challenging the FSB’s story flee to London seeking safety, only to end up dead.

Years after the apartment bombings shook Russia a press conference is held in London, led by exiled oligarch Boris Berezovsky. Once a kingmaker who helped prope... more

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Recent Guests

Steven Lee Myers
Moscow Bureau Chief for The New York Times during the time of the trial.
The New York Times
Episode: Putin and the Apartment Bombs: 6. The Trial
Scott Anderson
American journalist who reported on the apartment bombings
The New York Times Magazine
Episode: Putin and the Apartment Bombs: 5. The Investigator
Mikhail Trepashkin
Former FSB investigator who uncovered evidence related to the bombings
Episode: Putin and the Apartment Bombs: 5. The Investigator
Boris Berezovsky
One of the first Russian oligarchs and a key political figure in the post-Soviet Russia.
Channel One
Episode: Putin and the Apartment Bombs: 4. The Poisoning
Alexander Litvinenko
Former FSB officer who investigated the apartment bombings and later became a dissident.
Episode: Putin and the Apartment Bombs: 4. The Poisoning
Gordon Corera
Journalist covering national security for the BBC.
BBC
Episode: Putin and the Apartment Bombs: 4. The Poisoning
Andrew Harding
A BBC foreign correspondent with extensive experience in Russia.
BBC
Episode: Putin and the Apartment Bombs: 1. The Four Bombs

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Helena Merriman
Presenter, known for insightful storytelling and investigative reporting focusing on complex historical narratives.

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Putin and the Apartment Bombs: 5. The Investigator
Q: What were the initial reactions of the victims' families after the bombings?
Families of those who died come back every year to remember and honor the victims, highlighting the ongoing pain and desire for answers.
Putin and the Apartment Bombs: 3. The TV Show
Q: Did it have an effect on your reporting?
I'm proud to say that it did not seriously change our way of reporting. We were trying to do what we are supposed to do and to hell with everything that may follow.
Putin and the Apartment Bombs: 3. The TV Show
Q: What were you doing at the time? What was your job? And just how would you describe yourself?
In 1999, I was one of the top editorial managers of NTV.

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The content spans investigative journalism focused on pivotal historical events, particularly the apartment bombings in Russia in 1999. It examines significant themes such as political control, media suppression, and the controversial narratives surrounding violence, with a particular emphasis on Vladimir Putin's rise in power. Through in-depth discussions with journalists who reported on these events, the narrative unpacks the complexities of covering sensitive topics within the context of a repressive regime, highlighting the risks involved for those seeking the truth. The analytical approach aims to challenge prevailing narratives and explore the interplay between power and media, making it a compelling listen for those interested in his... more

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