Summary:
The book delves into the bizarre, paradoxical world of post-Soviet Russia, exploring a society where the boundaries between reality and fiction are blurred. It provides a series of vignettes that illustrate how media manipulation, political corruption, and the pursuit of wealth and power shape the lives of individuals in a rapidly changing nation.
Key points:
1. Postmodern Dictatorship: Pomerantsev defines Putin's Russia as a "postmodern dictatorship" where media and propaganda distort reality to serve power interests.
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