The Putin Mystique

The exploration of Vladimir Putin's power reveals a neo-feudal Russia where modernity masks an ancient hierarchy. Anna Arutunyan delves into the complex dynamics between the leader and the populace, highlighting how citizens, from impoverished workers to influential businessmen, navigate their relationship with Putin. Through her extensive travels and interviews across the country, she uncovers the intertwining of myth, authority, and religion that shapes the Russian people's ambivalent feelings towards their leader.