Russia without Putin by Tony Wood Stalin By cleverly exploiting the memory

By cleverly exploiting the memory of the Soviet victory over fascism in World War II

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Russia without Putin by Tony Wood Stalin By cleverly exploiting the memoryIt is impossible to think of Russia today without thinking of Vladimir Putin. More than any other major national leader, he personifies his country in the eyes of the outside world, and dominates Western media coverage. In Russia itself, he is likewise the centre of attention for detractors and supporters alike. But as Tony Wood argues, in order to understand Russia today, the West needs to shake off its obsession with Putin and look at what lies