Hello comrades, in this, the second episode of A Soviet Struggle, we delve into Putin's early life, into spy films and strange communal apartments. A past which has gone on to shape Putin and a past which has shaped the world today. I hope you all enjoy, but for now, Spaciba, Comrades.

Hello, everyone. Or, as the Soviets would have said: Hello comrades. In this first episode of "A Soviet Struggle" , our story takes us all over Russia, from a picturesque town, to a dark, misty evening in Moscow. And even, at one point, to a tennis court in Gorki. So then, I hope you enjoy your travels with me through, "the beginning of the end". But for now, thank you everyone. Or, as the Soviets would have said: Spaciba, Comrades, for listening.