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Mikhail Zygar is a Russian journalist, author, and filmmaker. He was the founding editor-in-chief of the independent TV channel Dozhd (TV Rain) and is known for his investigative works on Russian politics and history, including 'All the Kremlin’s Men' and 'The Empire Must Die.
Known for: All the Kremlin's Men: Inside the Court of Vladimir Putin
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All the Kremlin's Men: Inside the Court of Vladimir Putin
This book by Russian journalist Mikhail Zygar offers a revealing look into the inner workings of Vladimir Putin’s administration. Based on interviews with key figures in Russia’s political elite, it explores how personal relationships, rivalries, and ambitions have shaped the Kremlin’s decision-making. Zygar provides a detailed account of how Putin’s circle evolved over time, offering insight into the mechanisms of power in modern Russia.
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Early Years of Putin’s Rise
In recounting Putin’s ascent, I begin in St. Petersburg, where the foundations of his power were laid. As a quiet, disciplined KGB officer, Putin was far from the charismatic leader he later became. He was instead a loyal technocrat working in Anatoly Sobchak’s city administration, absorbing the way...
From All the Kremlin's Men: Inside the Court of Vladimir Putin
Formation of the Power Vertical
After 2000, the concept of the ‘power vertical’ emerged—a system built to replace the fractured democracy of Yeltsin’s era with central control. I describe it not merely as administrative consolidation but as psychological reconstruction. Putin’s instinct was to eliminate ambiguity. Ministries, regi...
From All the Kremlin's Men: Inside the Court of Vladimir Putin
About Mikhail Zygar
Mikhail Zygar is a Russian journalist, author, and filmmaker. He was the founding editor-in-chief of the independent TV channel Dozhd (TV Rain) and is known for his investigative works on Russian politics and history, including 'All the Kremlin’s Men' and 'The Empire Must Die.'
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