Navalny: Putin's Nemesis, Russia's Future?

Alexei Navalny is a Russian dissident, politician, and anti-corruption investigator who was poisoned in 2020 and transported to Germany for treatment. This book explores the many dimensions of his political life, from his pioneering anti-corruption investigations to his ideas and leadership of a political movement. It also looks at how his activities and the Kremlins strategies have shaped one another, revealing the contradictions of a man who is the second most important political figure in Russia.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 280 pages
\n Publication date: 19 August 2021
\n Publisher: C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd
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A captivating account of Russia's renowned dissident and the politics he embodies, Alexei Navalny has been recognized with numerous prestigious awards. Poisoned in August 2020 and transported to Germany for treatment, Navalny returned to Russia in January 2021, facing the world media's scrutiny. His immediate detention at passport control set the stage for an explosive showdown with Vladimir Putin. However, Navalny holds different meanings for different people. To some, he is a democratic hero, while to others, he is betraying the Motherland. To others still, he is a dangerous nationalist. This book delves into the multifaceted political life of Navalny, exploring his pioneering anti-corruption investigations, his ideas, and his leadership of a political movement. It also examines how his activities and the Kremlin's strategies have shaped each other.

Navalny's character is complex and divisive, revealing the contradictions of a man who is the second most important political figure in Russia, even when behind bars. Understanding modern Russia requires an understanding of Alexei Navalny. His story is a testament to the resilience and determination of those who fight for justice and democracy in the face of adversity.

\n Weight: 452g\n
Dimension: 149 x 221 x 31 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781787385757\n \n