The strongman : Vladimir Putin and the struggle for Russia (edition 2012)

by Angus Roxburgh

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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.… (more)

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Title:	The strongman : Vladimir Putin and the struggle for Russia
Authors:	Angus Roxburgh
Info:	London : New York : I.B. Tauris ; Distributed in United States and Canada exclusively by Palgrave Macmillan, 2012.
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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.

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