About Putin vs the World: Why Russia Has Not Changed in the Past 400 Years: The Russian Political System Throughout History:
Vadym Denysenko, a doctor of history and a renowned Ukrainian expert on Russia, offers a profound exploration of how the Russian state operates and the mechanisms that sustain its dictatorship.
This book delves into the core myths that shape the Russian nation, with the primary myth being that “Russians never lose.” In its official history, the Russian state denies any defeats, perpetuating the narrative of an invincible Russian army. Understanding these and other myths is essential to comprehending the Russian psyche. Denysenko analyzes the “deep Russian people” through the lens of these state-crafted myths.
This book is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand Russians, Putin’s logic, and why the Russian state perpetuates the myth of the enigmatic Russian soul that, in reality, does not exist.
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Author Bio:
Vadym Denysenko is a doctor of historical sciences (the Ukrainian equivalent for PhD in history [translator’s note]). He is the author of a collection of stories titled ‘A few stories about love’ as well as two historical and political papers ‘Politicians do not lie’ and ‘The formation and functioning of Viktor Yanukovych’s regime on Ukraine 2010-2014’