The Man Without a Face

The Unlikely Rise of Vladimir Putin

Masha Gessen

The book chronicles Vladimir Putin's ascent from obscurity to the Russian presidency, detailing his consolidation of power and transformation of the country's political landscape. It provides an investigative account of his background, his rise through the KGB, and his autocratic governing style, while also examining the consequences for Russian democracy and global politics.

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The Future Is History

How Totalitarianism Reclaimed Russia

Masha Gessen

The book chronicles the decline of Russian democracy and the resurgence of a new form of authoritarianism under Vladimir Putin through the personal stories of four individuals. It explores the sociopolitical landscape of post-Soviet Russia, examining the forces that have shaped the nation's return to totalitarianism.

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