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The Russia Conundrum
- How the West Fell for Putin’s Power Gambit–and How to Fix It
- Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble
- Length: 9 hrs and 36 mins
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'I'm a fairly calm fellow; I don't usually get het up about things. But I was, let's say, concerned when I tuned into the Moscow Echo radio station and heard that the Kremlin had put a price on my head. The announcement didn't quite say "dead or alive". But it came close....' (Mikhail Khodorkovsky, March 2021)
Mikhail Khodorkovsky has seen behind the mask of Vladimir Putin. Once an oil tycoon and the richest man in Russia, Khodorkovsky spoke out against the corruption of Putin's regime—and was punished by the Kremlin, stripped of his entire wealth and jailed for more than 10 years.
Now freed, working as a pro-democracy campaigner in enforced exile, Khodorkovsky brings us the insider's battle to save his country's soul. Offering an urgent analysis of what has gone wrong with Putin, The Russia Conundrum maps the country's rise and fall against Khodorkovsky's own journey, from Soviet youth to international oil executive, powerful insider to political dissident, and now a high-profile voice seeking to reconcile East and West.
With unparalleled insight, written with Sunday Times best-selling author Martin Sixsmith, The Russia Conundrum exposes the desires and damning truths of Putin's Russia, and provides an answer to the West on how it must challenge the Kremlin—in order to pave the way for a better future.
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- david
- 06-02-23
Wonderful background
I enjoyed hearing first hand from someone who had had the courage to question the Kremlin, whilst his fellow oligarchs kept their heads down. It amazes me that 140million can be controlled by such a self serving few.
A terrific book.
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- Jmjf
- 26-01-23
If you want insight this delivers
You get Russia from the horses mouth. The chapter on his time in prison camps is fascinating and could be the genesis for a memoir or a novel. At times, yes, it’s churning what we already know, but it’s an indictment from a former insider that has moral force. Bravo a strong and stoic man.
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- Kieran Power
- 16-11-22
Essential listening
An exceptional communicator and a true visionary who provides unparalleled understanding of Putin and his inner circle. A must read.
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- customer
- 30-01-24
Reads like pre-election campaign
With all due respect to Khodorkovskiy and his business talent, the book is overly filled with what feels like pre-election campaign slogans and speeches making it devoid of personal touch. I can’t see a human behind all these endless musings on Russian society and political regime.
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- Andrea M.
- 17-10-23
An insight into the life in Russia of an Oligarch who said no
Definitely a very unusual voice from Russia and definitely a voice that should be heard. The man Putin could be if he had a conscience and 5 more inches in height
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- Anonymous User
- 15-08-23
Faith & hope for the future
For anyone who wants to understand what has happened in Russia over the last 4 decades, this book is a must read. Written by a man who knows the truth from the inside and whose ambition is to help develop a better Russia, not just for the sake of Russians but for the rest of the world too.
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- Patrick Egan
- 23-07-23
Great book
I really enjoyed this from start to finish. This is brilliantly written but while it's s tragic history it ends with hope.
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- Jason Denison
- 02-06-23
Great book!
Great insight from one of Russia’s biggest businessmen! I definitely understand more about the history of the oligarchs and about Putin.
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- caroline
- 11-04-23
An incredible read and yet all true.
For years I have been appalled at the corruption that exists in the Kremlin. The fact that this is now being exposed can only be a good thing. This is written by someone who was imprisoned for 10 years by Putin and his regime and so it brings the situation of Navalny to mind. I admire this author immensely. A fascinating read that I totally reccommend.
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- danny
- 13-11-22
Lengthy Essay
Nothing new or thought provocative with exception of nice details of modern “Gulag”. Contrarian view from a regime critic
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