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The Red Peril

After the success of Vladimir Zhirinovsky in Russia's recent elections, Panorama examines the threat to world peace. "Zhirinovsky epitomises the strong and aggressive nationalist feeling in Russia, with talk of invading Finland and the best borders being sea borders," says editor Glenwyn Benson. "His election result has made people stop and think that Russia might be a force to be reckoned with after all." Presented by the BBC's former Moscow correspondent, Bridget Kendall , the programme examines the dangers Zhirinovsky's popularity poses to the west in terms of stability. The strongfeelings of national pride and resentment running high in Russia could form the seed-beds of nationalist aggression, with attempts to regain control of former territories such as the Baltic lands and the Ukraine.

English
  • Originally Aired March 28, 1994
  • Network BBC One
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