Putin v. the people : the perilous politics of a divided Russia / Samuel A. Greene and Graeme B. Robertson.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Greene, Samuel A., author.

Robertson, Graeme B., 1969- author.

Contributor:

Class of 1924 Book Fund.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Russia (Federation)--Politics and government--1991-.

Russia (Federation).

Politics and government.

Putin, Vladimir Vladimirovich, 1952-.

Putin, Vladimir Vladimirovich.

Physical Description:

vii, 287 pages ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

New Haven : Yale University Press [2019]

Summary:

What do ordinary Russians think of Putin? Who are his supporters? And why might their support now be faltering? Alive with the voices and experiences of ordinary Russians and elites alike, Sam Greene and Graeme Robertson craft a compellingly original account of contemporary Russian politics. Telling the story of Putin's rule through pivotal episodes such as the aftermath of the "For Fair Elections" protests, the annexation of Crimea, and the War in Eastern Ukraine, Greene and Robertson draw on interviews, surveys, social media data, and leaked documents to reveal how hard Putin has to work to maintain broad popular support, while exposing the changing tactics that the Kremlin has used to bolster his popularity. Unearthing the ambitions, emotions, and divisions that fuel Russian politics, this book illuminates the crossroads to which Putin has led his country and shows why his rule is more fragile than it appears.

Contents:

The people and Vladimir Putin

The Kremlin under fire

The Russian spring

The gatherer of lands

Putin's greengrocers

Russia at war

Russia's Putin.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Class of 1924 Book Fund.

ISBN:

9780300238396

0300238398

OCLC:

1083626348