Putin's Kiss

Masha Drokova is a rising star in Russia's popular nationalistic youth movement, Nashi. A smart, ambitious teenager who – literally – embraced Vladimir Putin and his promise of a greater Russia, her dedication as an organizer is rewarded with a university scholarship, an apartment, and a job as a spokesperson. But her bright political future falters when she befriends a group of liberal journalists who are critical of the government, including blogger Oleg Kashin, who calls Nashi a "group of hooligans," and she's forced to confront the group's dirty – even violent – tactics.

Cast

Oleg Kashin Self

Masha Bucher Self

Garry Kasparov Self (archive footage) Dmitry Medvedev Self (archive footage) Boris Nemtsov Self Vladimir Putin Self (archive footage) Ilya Yashin Self

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