Putin. Russia before choosing

In a transitional era society desperately looking for a foothold. When Gorbachev was rebelling against the government, under Yeltsin was waiting for power protection. With the emergence on the political scene of Vladimir Putin, they tied the hope for stability and peace.
New book by Leonid Mlechin - not only biography of Vladimir Putin, but also an attempt to understand how Russia has changed in recent years. The history of the country does not end with the 2012 presidential election. We face the economic crisis that Russia is facing serious social challenges. And before the leader of the state inevitably raises the question: what next? What to do in a situation where even thinking the public doesn't know what to do?
Now, when our country is on the threshold of a new political cycle, it's time to look back and calmly evaluate what had already been done. But more importantly, to think about the future.