Russia’s transition from the collapse of Communism to the emergence of Vladimir Putin as its dominant leader is a complex story of political upheaval, economic chaos, and shifting social landscapes. Putin, now the longest-serving Russian leader since Stalin, has consolidated power, shaping the country’s modern identity and foreign policy.
Drawing on his experiences during the five years he spent as a journalist reporting for The Moscow Times and Reuters, Adam Tanner provides a window into the 1990s.
Through storytelling and his own photographs captured across Russia during those transformative years, Tanner traces how Russia’s early years under its first democratically elected leader, Boris Yeltsin, set the stage for Putin’s rise. He also explores the lingering effects of the post-Communist climate that continue to influence Russia’s trajectory. Tanner’s insights offer a deeper understanding of the historical, political, and cultural forces that shaped modern Russia against the backdrop of the current global geopolitical landscape.
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