The History Bureau: Putin and the Apartment Bombs

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In 1999 four apartment buildings were blown up in Russia. Hundreds killed. It's a story central to the rise of Vladimir Putin. But even now, we don't know for sure who did it. More here.

In 1999 four apartment buildings were blown up in Russia. Hundreds killed. It's a story central to the rise of Vladimir Putin. But even now, we don't know for sure who did it. More here.

In 1999 four apartment buildings were blown up in Russia. Hundreds killed. It's a story central to the rise of Vladimir Putin. But even now, we don't know for sure who did it. More here.


Production Details

Sound Design: Eloise Whitmore
Tx: 12:00am 01/07/2026
Client: BBC Radio 4