Russian political satire takes aim at Putin
Theatre-goers treated to risky production that pokes fun at country’s president-elect and political elite.
Published On 9 May 2012
Theatre-goers in Moscow are being treated to a new political satire on their president-elect, Vladimir Putin.
The play’s director says the production is a way of protesting against Putin’s return to the top job.
Al Jazeera’s Sue Turton reports from Moscow on the risky business of poking fun at the country’s political elite.
Source: Al Jazeera