# Where to watch How Putin Came to Power (2005) in the UK

> How Putin Came to Power (2005) is currently available to stream in the UK on GuideDoc. Last verified on 15 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2005  
**Runtime:** 52 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 10.0/10  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 15 May 2026 (2026-05-15T10:23:01.707Z)  

## Synopsis

In August 1999, Vladimir V. Putin, head of Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB), successor to the KGB, was appointed Prime Minister. On December 31st of that year, Boris Yeltsin announced that Putin would succeed him as President of the Russian Federation. How Putin Came to Power traces the stunningly rapid ascension of this political unknown to leadership of the Kremlin.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

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## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream How Putin Came to Power in the UK?**

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## Sources

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