Young Russians get political

The World

Vladimir Putin’s power inspires loyalty among many young Russians. But a prominent opposition leader is also popular among Russian Millenials and Gen Z-ers — Alexei Navalny.His supporters see him as a check on corruption and authoritarian rule in Putin’s Russia. Host Marco Werman and producer Daniel Ofman traveled to Russia to speak to young people in both camps. 

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