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Putin is Really Afraid of 'This Man'. Russia's Secret Prison Spy Network - The Russian Dude
VKR is one of the most popular and favorite tools of control for Putin. IT is basically when a prisoner acts on behalf of authorities and tries to get information or confession from fellow inmates. Even though they are behind the bars, they are beyond the law. The case of Alexey Gorinov is the most notorious one. But this intimidation obsession, even though is seen as strength, is also a major weakness of the regime.
0:00 What's up!
1:32 The new tools of control
4:27 Behind bars, beyond law
7:05 Case of Alexey Gorinov
10:38 Biggest strength is weakness