For an amazing, well done, and completely true depiction of the Ukraine / Russia history, PLEASE find and watch the movie Mr. Jones. It is the true story of Gareth Jones, one of the bravest persons who did not pick up a gun, but refused to lie. At first he was fascinated by the economic figures coming out of the Soviet Union in the early 1930’s. He managed to get to the Ukraine in the middle of the Terror Famine. The evil New York Times Duranty is portrayed perfectly, as are the Soviets. It is on Prime right now, and probably elsewhere.
If you wonder how Putin reaches around the world to kill people, watch the movie.
I saw Mr. Jones last year. Very good movie.
Thanks!