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Diplomatic relations Political corruption POLITICAL SCIENCE / World / Russian & Former Soviet Union Politics and government Presidents Presidents Russia (Federation) Biography Putin, Vladimir Vladimirovich 1952- Russia (Federation) Russia (Federation) Foreign relations Russia (Federation) Politics and government 1991-Kasparov, G. K. (Garri Kimovich)
Summary: The ascension of Vladimir Putin -- a former lieutenant colonel of the KGB -- to the presidency of Russia in 1999 was a strong signal that the country was headed away from democracy. Yet in the intervening years -- as America and the world's other leading powers have continued to appease him -- Putin has grown not only into a dictator but an international threat. With his vast resources and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Public Affairs 2016
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Summary: "The first comprehensive, fully up-to-date biography of Vladimir Putin, woven into the tumultuous saga of Russia over the last sixty years. Vladimir Putin is wreaking havoc in Europe, threatening global peace and stability and exposing his fellow citizens to devastating economic countermeasures. Yet puzzlingly many Russians continue to support him. This book is essential reading for anyone who...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Henry Holt and Company 2022