There is always a decisive figure behind great myths. These legendary figures, who history turns into heroes or villains that transcend time and space, always have someone by their side who ends up being essential, because without their presence, their legend would never have been forged. The Wizard of the Kremlin (2025) by Olivier Assayas presents one of those figures who work from the shadows. Vladislav Surkov is one of the most enigmatic and influential figures in Russian politics. He was known as the Kremlin Puppeteer for his ability to pull political strings from behind the scenes.