Turkmenbashy Part 2: Putin, Taliban, Internet Shutdown

Real Dictators

NOISER

History, Fiction, Drama

4.8 • 8.2K Ratings

🗓️ 26 January 2022

⏱️ 54 minutes

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As the new Turkmen leader, Saparmurat Niyazov has absolute power. He uses it to construct one of history’s most surreal regimes. Rebuilding the capital city in white marble, he puts his own mother at the forefront of public life. A series of absurd policies begins. Even as the War on Terror lands on his doorstep, the tyrant seems unstoppable. But, somehow, opposition will emerge, culminating in a dramatic attempt on his life. A Noiser production, written by Dan Smith. Research by Derek Henry Flood. For ad-free listening, exclusive content and early access to new episodes, join Noiser+. Now available for Apple and Android users. Click the Noiser+ banner on Apple or go to noiser.com/subscriptions to get started with a 7-day free trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:01.1	It's 7 o'clock in the morning, on November 25th, 2002.
1:07.2	A chauffeur driven car wends its way through the outskirts of Ashkabat.
1:11.6	The capital city of Turkmenistan.
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1:17.2	is none other than the president, Sapa Miorat Niazov.
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