In the early 1990s, amid the chaos of post-Soviet Russia, the talented young Vadim Baranov charts his path—from artist to reality TV producer, and ultimately to spin doctor for the rising KGB agent Vladimir Putin. At the heart of power, Baranov shapes the new Russia, blurring the lines between truth and lies, faith and manipulation. Only the captivating Ksenia remains beyond his control, tempting him away from the dangerous game. Years later, silent and shrouded in mystery, Baranov finally speaks, revealing the dark secrets of the regime he helped build.
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