The Russian Klondike in Czechia: A Talk with Jiří Hynek

Jiří Hynek, an investigative reporter with the website Odkryto.cz, mapped the influence of Russian oligarchs on Czech territory for over 20 years for Czech Television, shining a light on the dark shadows of Russian activities in the Czech Republic. What goes on within the walls of properties with murky ownership and behind the curtain of relations within the Orthodox Church? How do Russian politicians and influential tycoons promote their interests in this country? All this and more will be discussed during a talk linked to Jiří Hynek’s book Ruský Klondike (The Russian Klondike in Czechia), which explores how international sanctions have impacted Russian influence in Czechia.