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Chapter Overview
Chapter 1: AudiobookHub Recommendation
Chapter 2: As a youth, Vladimir Putin was combative, hot-tempered, yet truly longed to become a spy.
Chapter 3: Putin grew bored with his role as a KGB bureaucrat, yet he personally witnessed the Wall’s fall there himself.
Chapter 4: As the Soviet Union collapsed, Putin kept his cards close, watching who would ultimately emerge victorious.
Chapter 5: In the turbulent 1990s, ordinary Russians suffered as Putin and allies amassed small fortunes.
Chapter 6: President Yeltsin viewed Putin as a loyal, energetic, eager leader, and named him the next in line.
Chapter 7: The specter of Chechen terrorism played into Putin’s hands, and from it he amassed more power.
Chapter 8: Putin’s atmosphere of fear muted opposition, yet some whistleblowers still dared to boldly challenge him.
Chapter 9: Putin’s friends rise high, controlling much of Russia’s wealth. His enemies often end up imprisoned.
Chapter 10: Activists, or anyone opposing Putin’s rule, were swiftly silenced or pushed entirely out of the way.
Chapter 11: The rare individuals who see beyond Putin’s mask find the politician narcissistic and heartless indeed.
Description
A biography of Russian President Vladimir Putin, The Man Without A Face shines a clear light on one of contemporary history’s more shadowy political figures. The book charts Putin’s almost accidental rise to Russia’s highest office, starting from his benign beginnings in the state secret police. His vindictive personality, overwhelming greed and disdain for democratic norms continue to transform Russia today.
Who Should Listen
- Anyone interested in Russia’s place in global politics
- Anyone curious about the life of a notorious world leader
- Anyone fighting for accountability and transparency in politics