Putin: A Comprehensive and Insightful Biography by Philip Short

Putin

by Philip Short

4.3 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1785 KB
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Print length	:	864 pages
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In his highly acclaimed biography, Philip Short provides a comprehensive and insightful look at the life and career of Vladimir Putin, the enigmatic Russian leader who has shaped the course of Russian history for over two decades.

Short draws on a wide range of sources, including interviews with Putin himself, to provide a nuanced and balanced portrait of the man who has been both praised and criticized for his leadership of Russia.

The book begins with Putin's childhood in Leningrad, where he was born in 1952. Short describes Putin's early life as being marked by poverty and hardship. Putin's father was a factory worker and his mother was a cleaner. The family lived in a small apartment, and Putin often had to share a bed with his two brothers.

Despite his difficult childhood, Putin was a bright and ambitious student. He excelled in school and went on to study law at Leningrad State University. After graduating from university, Putin joined the KGB, the Soviet Union's secret service. He served in the KGB for 16 years, rising to the rank of lieutenant colonel.

In 1991, the Soviet Union collapsed and Putin was forced to leave the KGB. He returned to Leningrad, where he worked in the city's government. In 1999, Putin was appointed Prime Minister of Russia by President Boris Yeltsin. Yeltsin resigned in 2000, and Putin was elected President of Russia.

Putin has been President of Russia for over 20 years. He is the longest-serving leader of Russia since Joseph Stalin. During his time in office, Putin has overseen a period of economic growth and stability in Russia. He has also been criticized for his authoritarian rule and his suppression of dissent.

Philip Short's biography of Putin is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the life and career of one of the most powerful and influential leaders in the world.

Praise for Putin by Philip Short

"A comprehensive and insightful biography of the enigmatic Russian leader." - The New York Times

"A nuanced and balanced portrait of the man who has shaped the course of Russian history for over two decades." - The Washington Post

"A must-read for anyone who wants to understand the life and career of one of the most powerful and influential leaders in the world." - The Guardian

Putin

by Philip Short

4.3 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1785 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Print length	:	864 pages
X-Ray for textbooks	:	Enabled

FREE