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The strongman : Vladimir Putin and the struggle for Russia /

Russia under Vladimir Putin has proved a prickly partner for the West, a far cry from the democratic ally many hoped for when the Soviet Union collapsed. Abroad, Putin has used Russia's energy strength as a foreign policy weapon, while at home he has cracked down on opponents, adamant that only...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Roxburgh, Angus
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: London ; New York : I.B. Tauris, 2012.
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Online Access:Texto completo
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Summary:Russia under Vladimir Putin has proved a prickly partner for the West, a far cry from the democratic ally many hoped for when the Soviet Union collapsed. Abroad, Putin has used Russia's energy strength as a foreign policy weapon, while at home he has cracked down on opponents, adamant that only he has the right vision for his country's future.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xiv, 338 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 323-332) and index.
ISBN:9780857721020
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9780857730367
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9781280499999
9786613595225
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9780755639267
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