WIN tickets to see The Putin System

This investigative documentary covers 30 years in the socio-political history of Russia through the personal story of Vladimir Putin: a man who has single-mindedly played all the rules of the game to reach the pinnacle of power.

CLICK HERE to view the trailer...

Russia’s re-emergence on the world stage in recent years is reminiscent of the glory days of the Soviet Union.

Putin is the supreme arbitrator in the Kremlin and has constructed a system in Russia that has stabilised the economy, developed military power, and made oil and gas his weapons.

However, with democratic opposition in the country systematically crushed, does Putin’s ultra-authoritarian leadership have more in common with his communist predecessors than previously thought?

WIN TICKETS TO SEE THE FILM!

The Independent has partnered with Picture House Cinemas, Sheffield Doc Fest and joiningthedots.tv to give you the chance to win one of five pairs of tickets to see the film at each of their participating venues.

All you have to do is correctly answer the following question:

In which year did Putin win his first presidential election?

To enter, just email your answer, name, address and daytime contact number along with your preferred Picturehouse and showing date to theputinsystem@independent.co.uk. Entries must be received by midnight on Wednesday 9^th July 2008.

The film will be showing at the following cinemas:

Corn Exchange, Newbury, 12^th July 2008, 1.00pm [Please note there are only three pairs of tickets available at this venue]

Exeter Picturehouse, 12^th July 2008, 1.45pm

Picturehouse at FACT, Liverpool, 12^th July 2008, 3.00pm

Tyneside Picturehouse, 12^th July 2008, 3.20pm

The Little Theatre Cinema, Bath, 13^th July 2008, 1.15pm

Gate Cinema, Notting Hill, 13^th July 2008, 1.30pm

Hampstead Everyman, 13^th July 2008, 4.00pm

Ritzy, Brixton, 16^th July 2008, 6.30pm

Greenwich Picturehouse, 13^th July 2008, 6.00pm

Cinema City, Norwich, 14^th July 2008, 8.30pm

City Screen York, 14^th July 2008, 9.00pm

The Little Theatre Cinema, Bath, 16^th July 2008, 6.15pm

Exeter Picturehouse, 16^th July 2008, 6.30pm

Phoenix Picturehouse, Oxford, 16^th July 2008, 7.00pm

Regal Picturehouse, Henley, 16^th July 2008, 8.20pm

Belmont Picturehouse, Aberdeen, 16^th July 2008, 8.40pm

Dukes Lancaster, 16^th July 2008, 8.45pm

Screen on The Green, 17^th July 2008, 6.30pm

Hyde Park Picturehouse, Thursday 17^th July, 8.00pm

To find out more about Sheffield Doc/Fest CLICK HERE.

To find out more about joiningthedots.tv CLICK HERE.

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