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An Extraordinary FirstHand Account Of RussiaS Descent Into Totalitarianism, Paranoia And Madness.Marc Bennetts, Foreign Correspondent For The Times And The Sunday Times, Moved To Russia In The Chaotic Final Years Of President YeltsinS Rule. TwentyFive Years Later, The Times Pulled Him Out Of Russia Over Concerns For His Security Following His Arrest In Moscow At A Protest Against The War In Ukraine.From The Wild 1990S In Moscow To Narrowly Escaping Death Under Fire In Ukraine, The Descent Is A Unique And Personal Diary Of How Russia Spiraled Into Violent Insanity. Bennetts Witnessed The OftenTerrifying Events In Russia Up Close, Observing How The KremlinS Ubiquitous Propaganda Warped Minds And Fomented Hatred Of PutinS Foes, At Home And Abroad, Even Among People Close To Him. After Leaving Russia, He Travelled In WarTorn Ukraine, Where He Came FaceToFace With The Appalling Consequences Of This Madness.Bennetts Meets A Vast Array Of Characters, From ProWar Russian Politicians, Influential Russian Orthodox Church Officials And Aggressive Kremlin Activists To Opposition Figures And A Siberian Shaman Who Tried To Exorcise Putin, As Well As Russians Who Took Up Arms To Fight MoscowS Invading Forces. In This Extraordinary Panorama, Marc Bennetts Shows In Frightening Detail How A Society Can Lose Its Mind, And How Easily A PowerHungry Leader Can Reshape An Entire Country In His Own Malevolent Image.
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This book offers some incredible insights into Russia's political landscape, but I did find some sections a bit heavy and hard to digest. It’s definitely worth the read, just be prepared to take your time with it.
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Alexei Petrov
An Eye-Opening Read About Russia
The Descent is a gripping narrative that truly captures the chaos in Russia under Putin’s regime. I found it hard to put down, especially with the clear and vivid descriptions of events. A must-read for anyone interested in current affairs and history!
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Nina Petrovna
Disappointing Presentation
I wanted to love this book, but the writing style was not what I expected. It felt disjointed, which made it hard to follow at times. I think the content is crucial, but the execution left a lot to be desired.
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Kevin O’Brien
Fascinating but Somewhat Frustrating
I found The Descent to be a compelling read, but the pacing was a bit uneven. Some parts dragged on, while others were very engaging. Overall, I think it’s worth reading for anyone interested in Putin’s Russia.
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Yelena Smirnova
Engaging and Informative!
What a fascinating look into Russia's recent history! The author does a fantastic job of weaving together personal anecdotes with historical facts. It’s eye-opening and really makes you think about the state of the world today.
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