Putinburg: How Putin and His Gang From St. Petersburg Turned Russia Into the World's Largest Crime Organization...

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Dmitry Zapolsky

Putinburg

How Putin and His Gang From St. Petersburg Turned Russia Into the World's Largest Crime Organization...

Dmitry Zapolsky

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English

Pvl Consulting Ltd. (Uk)
28 May 2024

True crime; Organised crime

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Crime. Corruption. Murder. Betrayal. The 2022 invasion of Ukraine might have caught most of the world by surprise - but not those familiar with President Vladimir Putin's gangster state and its inner workings. From stealing national resources to implementing a mafia-style hierarchy within the Kremlin, both Putin's rise and Russia's downfall can be traced back to a single point of origin: the city of Saint Petersburg.

In Putinburg, acclaimed St. Petersburg journalist Dmitriy Zapolsky gives a hair-raising account of the infamous Russian leader's rise to power and the impossible, gaudy cast of characters responsible for turning contemporary Russia into a new imperial monster.

With his dynamic and realistic style, Zapolsky paints a riveting portrait of St. Petersburg in the late 90s and early 2000s. Through his intimate knowledge and access to the people closest to the soon-to-be-president, Zapolsky reveals how, over the span of that single decade, Putin and his allies-dubbed ""The St. Petersburg guys""-took over Russia's national resources, implemented a mafiaesque government, suppressed their opposition, and began exerting their influence both domestically and abroad. The result is a chilling insider's exposé of Russia's transformation during the Putin regime's formative years of corruption and violence.

More than a gonzo documentary, more than a thrilling political story-Putinburg is an authoritative, damning document made all the more relevant in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. It is a story of true journalism, insight, and a cautionary tale from one of the last brave Russian journalists.

By: Dmitry Zapolsky
Imprint: Pvl Consulting Ltd. (Uk)
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 30mm
Weight: 762g
ISBN: 9789655754179
ISBN 10: 9655754170
Pages: 394
Publication Date: 28 May 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active