The strongman : Vladimir Putin and the struggle for Russia / Angus Roxburgh.
Roxburgh, Angus.
The strongman : Vladimir Putin and the struggle for Russia / Angus Roxburgh. - London : I. B. Tauris, 2012. - xiv, 338 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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.
9781780760162 RM93.67
Putin, Vladimir Vladimirovich, 1952-
Presidents--Russia (Federation)--Biography.
Russia (Federation)--Politics and government--1991-
The strongman : Vladimir Putin and the struggle for Russia / Angus Roxburgh. - London : I. B. Tauris, 2012. - xiv, 338 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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.
9781780760162 RM93.67
Putin, Vladimir Vladimirovich, 1952-
Presidents--Russia (Federation)--Biography.
Russia (Federation)--Politics and government--1991-