The strongman : Vladimir Putin and the struggle for Russia /
Russia under Vladimir Putin has proved a prickly partner for the West, a far cry from the democratic ally many hoped for when the Soviet Union collapsed. Abroad, Putin has used Russia's energy strength as a foreign policy weapon, while at home he has cracked down on opponents, adamant that only...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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London ; New York :
I.B. Tauris,
2012.
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| Summary: | Russia under Vladimir Putin has proved a prickly partner for the West, a far cry from the democratic ally many hoped for when the Soviet Union collapsed. Abroad, Putin has used Russia's energy strength as a foreign policy weapon, while at home he has cracked down on opponents, adamant that only he has the right vision for his country's future. |
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| Item Description: | Electronic resource. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (xiv, 338 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates) : illustrations |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 323-332) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780857721020 (electronic bk.) 085772102X (electronic bk.) |