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The story of one man and one family who was, and still are, fighting for another Russia

By POD MIRROR

19 Aug 2022

What is the podcast about?Another Russia podcast shares Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov’s story. In the 1990s, Nemtsov was President Boris Yeltsin’s deputy prime minister 

Exiled by oligarchs:  Nemtsov was exiled from Russian politics when oligarchs installed Vladimir Putin in Yeltsin's place.

Why was he controversial figure ? In 2014, Nemtsov ran a vigorous campaign against Putin, revealed his fraud, harshly criticised Putin, and denounced Russia's attack on Ukraine in 2014.

What happened to him? In 2015, just days before he was to lead an anti-war demonstration, Nemtsov, was shot four times outside Russian Parliament, the Kremlin.

Boris's killers in court

Why should you listen? Zhanna Nemtsova, the slain leader's daughter, who is also a journalist and activist, joins Ben Rhodes in telling the story to his assasination.