The Russian Journalists Terrorised For Criticising Putin (2011)

Killing the Messenger (2011) - Since coming to power 11 years ago, Vladimir Putin s autocratic hold on the nation has been unyielding and has forced Russia s news media into compliance. Political debate has been muted and political dissent controlled and corralled. For similar stories, see: In Russia Democracy Is Considered a Weakness (2008) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOJK3e1thP8 Pussy Riot And The Protesters Refusing To Be Silenced (2012) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKrC9Wdur-Q In Russia Power Struggles Are Determined Not in Elections But Behind Closed Doors https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pawy9al6KtA Subscribe to journeyman for daily uploads: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=journeymanpictures For downloads and more information visit: http://www.journeyman.tv/film/5100 Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/journeymanpictures Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JourneymanVOD https://twitter.com/JourneymanNews Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/journeymanpictures Over the past decade, dozens of journalists have been murdered in Russia and many more have been beaten and mutilated. Yet there have been few convictions for any of the attacks and there is increasing nervousness of candid political expression. "The fault lies not with specific people or specific bureaucrats. It s the whole atmosphere", says journalist Oleg Kashin. He believes that one man is ultimately responsible: President turned Prime Minister, Vladimir Putin. With Putin likely to be in power for another decade the future looks bleak for journalists in Russia. Next year he s expected to become President again, replacing Dmitry Medvedev. Many are afraid that his hold over the media threatens a bleak future for those whose job it is to question political authority. For the opposition, there is only one answer: Putin must go. "Russia must be free of Putin! Down with the thieves! Long live free elections!" ABC Australia – Ref. 5100 Journeyman Pictures is your independent source for the world s most powerful films, exploring the burning issues of today. We represent stories from the world s top producers, with brand new content coming in all the time. On our channel you ll find outstanding and controversial journalism covering any global subject you can imagine wanting to know about.