| Description |
1 online resource (xiv, 338 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates) : illustrations |
| Contents |
The secret policeman's ball -- Courting the West -- The battle for economic reform -- The darker side -- New Europe, old Europe -- Putin Mark II -- Enemies everywhere -- A new Cold War -- Media, missiles, Medvedev -- The descent into war -- Resetting relations with the West -- The strongman and his friends -- Tandemology |
| Summary |
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 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 323-332) and index |
| Notes |
English |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Putin, Vladimir Vladimirovich, 1952-
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| SUBJECT |
Putin, Vladimir Vladimirovich, 1952- fast |
| Subject |
Presidents -- Russia (Federation) -- Biography
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European history.
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HISTORY -- Europe -- Russia & the Former Soviet Union.
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Politics and government
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Presidents
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| SUBJECT |
Russia (Federation) -- Politics and government -- 1991- http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh92006576
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| Subject |
Russia (Federation)
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| Genre/Form |
Biographies
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Biographies.
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Biographies.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9780857721020 |
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085772102X |
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9780857730367 |
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0857730363 |
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1280499990 |
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9781280499999 |
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9786613595225 |
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6613595225 |
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9780755639267 |
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075563926X |
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