TY  - BOOK
AU  - Roxburgh,Angus
TI  - The strongman: Vladimir Putin and the struggle for Russia / Angus Roxburgh
SN  - 9781780760162
PY  - 2012///
CY  - London
PB  - I. B. Tauris
KW  - Putin, Vladimir Vladimirovich,
KW  - Presidents
KW  - Russia (Federation)
KW  - Biography
KW  - Politics and government
KW  - 1991-
N1  - Includes bibliographical references and index
N2  - 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
ER  -