03144nam 2200625Ia 450 991045186910332120211005221738.00-19-803960-397866123282681-282-32826-31-4294-2223-8(CKB)1000000000468284(SSID)ssj0000361667(PQKBManifestationID)12103977(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000361667(PQKBWorkID)10367145(PQKB)10977252(SSID)ssj0000179806(PQKBManifestationID)11923024(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000179806(PQKBWorkID)10139526(PQKB)11710371(MiAaPQ)EBC422901(Au-PeEL)EBL422901(CaPaEBR)ebr10263708(OCoLC)437109456(MiAaPQ)EBC2012810(Au-PeEL)EBL2012810(OCoLC)958512428(EXLCZ)99100000000046828420040316d2004 uy 0engurcn|||||||||txtccrInside Putin's Russia[electronic resource] /Andrew JackNew York Oxford University Press2004xvi, 362 p. mapsIncludes index.0-19-517797-5 0-19-518909-4 International views of Russia have changed drastically in the last decade, due in part to the leadership of the decidedly pro-Western President Yeltsin. It was not without concern that we saw the next elected leader pulled from the ranks of the former KGB. Andrew Jack, former Moscow bureau chief for the Financial Times, uses in-depth research and years of journalistic experience to bring us the first full picture of Vladimir Putin. Jack describes how Putin grew to become the most powerful man in Russia, defying domestic and foreign expectations and presiding over a period of strong economic growth, significant restructuring, and rising international prestige. Despite criticism of his handling of the war in Chechnya and of the controls he introduced on parliament and the media, Putin has united Russian society and maintained extraordinarily high popularity. Inside Putin's Russia digs behind the rumors and speculation, illuminating Putin's character and the changing nature of the Russia he leads. It highlights some of the more troubling trends as he consolidates his leadership during a second presidential term marred by the Beslan tragedy, the attacks on Yukos and Russian policy towards Ukraine. Now with a new Epilogue by the author, this invaluable book offers important insights for anyone interested in the past, present, and future of Russia.Russia (Federation)History20th centuryRussia (Federation)Politics and government1991-Electronic books.947.086/092Jack Andrew1967-1038419MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910451869103321Inside Putin's Russia2477828UNINA