5 Episodes

  1. Part Five: Stalked by Shadows

    Published: 9/20/2024

  2. Part Four: The Long Escape

    Published: 9/20/2024

  3. Part Three: The Battle for the Boot

    Published: 9/20/2024

  4. Part Two: A Change of Plans

    Published: 9/20/2024

  5. Part One: The Ballad of Ivan and Anna

    Published: 9/20/2024

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He didn't want to fight in Putin’s war—he just wanted to survive. But to make it back to his family and live in peace, he would have to run. An audio feature from The New York Times Magazine. Narrated by Liev Schreiber. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.