How Russia Has Used Its Legal System as a Political Weapon, Timeline, WSJ

From Joseph Stalin to Vladimir Putin, Russian leaders have updated and evolved the countrys legal system. Yet for all of its reforms, it remains a tool that can be used to crack down on dissent and opposition. WSJ takes a look at how Russia s justice system has been used through various periods of history. 0:00 Throughout history, Russian leaders have attempted to modernize and mold the nations judicial system 1:11 The Soviet Unions impact on the Russian legal system 2:50 How Russia revamped the courts after the collapse of the Soviet Union 4:08 How Putin has changed the Russian constitution , Russia, Putin, WSJ