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All the Kremlin's Men
Inside the Court of Vladimir Putin
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See moreAn extraordinary behind-the-scenes portrait of the court of Vladimir Putin since his ascent to the Russian presidency in 2000, and the many moods of modern Russia, from the country's most visible and independent journalist.
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All the Kremlin's Men is a gripping narrative of an accidental king and a court out of control. Based on an unprecedented series of interviews with Vladimir Putin's inner circle, this book presents a radically different view of power and politics in Russia.
The image of Putin as a strongman is dissolved. In its place is a weary figurehead buffeted—if not controlled—by the men who at once advise and deceive him.
The regional governors and bureaucratic leaders are immovable objects, far more powerful in their fiefdoms than the president himself. So are the gatekeepers—those officials who guard the pathways to power—on whom Putin depends as much as they rely on him. The tenuous edifice is filled with all of the intrigue and plotting of a Medici court, as enemies of the state are invented and wars begun to justify personal gains, internal rivalries, or one faction's biased advantage.
A bestseller in Russia, All the Kremlin's Men is a shocking revisionist portrait of the Putin era and a dazzling reconstruction of the machinations of courtiers running riot.
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Mikhail Zygar's All the Kremlin's Men offers a compelling and in-depth exploration of Russian politics, focusing on Vladimir Putin's presidency through the lens of insider interviews and court intrigue. It paints a vivid picture of the personalities, ambitions, and manoeuvring within Putin's inner circle, challenging the perception of a meticulously calculated Russian leadership. Described as both riveting and adventurous, the book provides a unique insight into the dynamics and decision-making processes within the Kremlin, highlighting the role of tactical responses over grand strategies.
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781568588179
Publisher: PublicAffairs,U.S.
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 30 November 2017
Country: United States
Imprint: PublicAffairs,U.S.
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 27.0mm
Width: 210.0mm
Height: 140.0mm
Weight: 405g
Pages: 400
About the Author
Mikhail Zygar is the former editor in chief of the only independent TV station in Russia, TV Rain (Dozhd). Previously, he worked for Newsweek Russia and the business daily Kommersant. Zygar was awarded the 2014 International Press Freedom Award by the Committee to Protect Journalists.
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