Putin in his own words: Russia's president speaks his mind on international relations, politics, society, business & leadership

ISBN-13: 9781539736066 / Angielski / Miękka / 2016 / 346 str.

Daniel Sochor

Opis

Drawing on Russian government archives, this impartial selection of comments and statements by Russian president Vladimir Putin traces the development of his thinking from the year 2000 to the present on a wide variety of international, political, social, and economic topics. The final chapter offers insights by Putin into his life and principles of leadership. We see Putin making candid observations about Russia and its people, sparring with journalists and human rights activists, alternately challenging and admiring Europe and the United States while setting out his vision as a pragmatic conservative leader intent on developing his country and defending its interests in the world. A reference book for students of international affairs and the general public. Are the media being fair on Putin? Read him for yourself and make up your own mind.