The incoherence of the narrative on Russia is breathtaking. Putin is alleged to be a Marxist, a Tsarist, a religious fanatic and a corrupt gangster, as well as the world's richest man and psychologically insecure too. We are told that Russia has no manufacturing and is backwards...no mention of nuclear ice-breakers, satellites or space exploration.
I am reading one of Richard one of Richard Sakwa’s books about Russia at the moment. It’s probably a bit too detailed for me, but it so clearly demonstrates how cartoonish the portrayal of Russia/Putin in western media is. Countries like Russia and their leaders simply serve as bogeymen in our discourse - the reality is that their politics and histories are as varied and multifaceted as anywhere else.
And after he is dead we can look forward to rumours of sightings, as well as conspiracy theories involving reincarnation, cryogenics, time travel, alien abduction and frozen sperm.
The incoherence of the narrative on Russia is breathtaking. Putin is alleged to be a Marxist, a Tsarist, a religious fanatic and a corrupt gangster, as well as the world's richest man and psychologically insecure too. We are told that Russia has no manufacturing and is backwards...no mention of nuclear ice-breakers, satellites or space exploration.
I am reading one of Richard one of Richard Sakwa’s books about Russia at the moment. It’s probably a bit too detailed for me, but it so clearly demonstrates how cartoonish the portrayal of Russia/Putin in western media is. Countries like Russia and their leaders simply serve as bogeymen in our discourse - the reality is that their politics and histories are as varied and multifaceted as anywhere else.
Don't forget that we are constantly told Putin is dying so I don't see what they are so worried about
And after he is dead we can look forward to rumours of sightings, as well as conspiracy theories involving reincarnation, cryogenics, time travel, alien abduction and frozen sperm.