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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Main Author: Roxburgh, Angus
Corporate Author: ebrary, Inc
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London ; New York : I.B. Tauris, 2012.
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