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Presentation of the documentary film “Baltic Poker. What is Putin’s game?” in Vilnius

A presentation of the documentary about the influence of Russia on the political situation in Baltic States and discussion with the author, journalist Sandra Užule-Fons, will take place on the 9th of December at 19:00 in the Artis Hotel ( Totorių g. 23).

Published: December 5, 2016

When: Friday, 9. December 2016 19:00
To: Friday, 9. December 2016
Where: Vilnius, Artis Hotel ( Totorių g. 23)

The documentary tells the story about Sandra Užule-Fons, a journalist with Latvian and Polish roots, who returned to Latvia to investigate how strong Russian influence is there.

After the film screening there will be a discussion and audience will be able to ask Sandra Užule-Fons, the main character, author of the idea and co-author of scenario, their questions.

The film is in English, Polish, Russian with English subtitles.

The language of the discussion: English.

The presentation of the documentary film “Baltic Poker. What is Putin’s game?” will be organized and hosted by the Konrad Adenauer Foundation on occasion of the Eastern Partnership School of Excellency in cooperation with the Barys Zvozskau Belarusian Human Rights House and the non-governmental organizations Freedom House and the IESC.

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