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Putin and the rise of Russia
Title:
Putin and the rise of Russia
Author:
Stuermer, Michael.
Personal Author:
Edition:
First Pegasus Books edition.
Publication Information:
New York : Pegasus Books : Distributed by W.W. Norton, [2009]

©2009
Physical Description:
xvi, 253 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm
Summary:
An expert contemporary analysis of Vladimir Putin, his policies, and his key role in shaping a resurgent Russia's new role in world affairs.
General Note:
Originally published: London : Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 2008.
Language:
English
Contents:
Introduction -- A moment of truth -- On secret service -- Meeting Mr Putin -- Putin's people -- Russian breakdown -- An army humbled -- Crescent rising over Kasan -- Gazprom : the new currencies of power -- Power and the people -- The pleasures of doing business with Russia -- In search of a foreign policy -- Epilogue : the making of a president.
ISBN:
9781605980621
Format :
Book