In June, Mikhail Gusman unveiled his 25-minute documentary about Erdogan comprised of fragments from his four interviews with Erdogan
September 5, 23. Posted by Balkan
Periscope - Hellas
Yesterday in Sochi Russian President Vladimir Putin presented his Turkish
counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, a documentary about the Turkish leader’s
life and political career shot by TASS First Deputy Director General Mikhail
Gusman, Putin’s press secretary Dmitry Peskov told TASS on Monday.
In June, Gusman unveiled his 25-minute documentary about Erdogan comprised of fragments from his four interviews with Erdogan. The first interview took place in 2005, when Erdogan was Turkey’s Prime Minister.
The film recounts Erdogan’s childhood, school and university years.
According to the Turkish leader, he took up politics "at about the age of
17," working for youth and local organizations, party bodies, before
ascending to the mayor of Istanbul. Being in power, according to Erdogan,
"is a hard job and big responsibility," and politics is always
associated with high risks. The film also sheds light on Erdogan’s personal
life: the story of how he met his wife, his attitude to religion, and love for
football.
Gusman notes that Erdogan’s path to the pinnacle of power was not easy, but
under his presidency Turkey has become stronger and more stable, with its voice
being heeded in the world.
Erdogan won the runoff presidential election in Turkey this May with 52.18%
of the vote. This year, Turkey marks the 100th anniversary of the Turkish
Republic.
Tass
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