Putin's Russia

This revised edition includes and examination of the recent presidential and parliamentary elections and their effects on Putin's leadership and Russia. Praise for the previous edition: "e;Out of her blunt, often acerbic, account come shrewd insights into Putin's transformation from an implausible, contrived successor into a dominator unchallenged by oligarchs, legislators, or regional bosses, let alone a democratic opposition."e;Foreign Affairs "e;Shevtsova is one of the most astute and independent-minded observers of the Russian political scene."e;Times Literary Supplement "e;Offers many insights into Kremlin court politics, as well as Mr. Putin and his foes."e;The Economist "e;This well-informed Russian observer offers a straightforward situation report. Shevtsova's scorecard will interest serious Russia watchers."e;Booklist "e;An insightful account of how the Russian president is swaying on a pendulum between reform and stability."e;Survival "e;A timely, expert book."e;Washington Post