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Masha Gessen traces Vladimir Putin’s climb from a low‑level KGB officer to Russia’s most powerful leader, detailing how his appointments by an ailing Yeltsin, swift consolidation of media, elimination of political rivals, and manipulation of electoral processes compromised Russia’s democracy. The book presents first‑hand observations and unique sources gathered by the author while reporting in Moscow.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Political Biography
Authors: Masha Gessen
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