Publisher's Synopsis
Vladimir Putin is causing turmoil in Europe, endangering the peace and stability of the world, and putting his fellow citizens in danger of terrible economic retaliation. Yet it's perplexing how many Russians still back him. Anyone who wishes to comprehend the numerous dimensions of the man behind the mask that Putin presents to the world should read this book. Vladimir Putin appeared to be the ideal candidate for the oligarchy to mould to its own purposes after being hand-picked as a successor by the "family" encircling an ailing and losing support Boris Yeltsin. The child who had previously lurked in the shadows, fantasizing of conquering the world, found himself suddenly in the spotlight, and his popularity skyrocketed. Even as he took over the media, exiled and executed political opponents, destroyed the country's tenuous election system, and concentrated power in the hands of his allies, Russia and a smitten West were determined to see the progressive leader of their dreams. To know more about this book read up
