‘Medvedev represents the best of the Russian critical tradition.  His clear writing and creative analysis stand out amidst the muddle of twenty-first-century writing about Russia. He has been right all along and he is right again in this book.’<br /><b>Tim Snyder, Yale University</b><br /><br />‘In an ocean of recently published books on Putin and Putin’s Russia, Medvedev’s illuminating work stands on its own with its focus on Russia’s Putin: Putin as an embodiment of Russia’s national idea.’<br /><b>Ivan Krastev, Centre for Liberal Strategies, Sofia<br /><br /></b>‘Brilliant’<b><br />Victor Sebestyen, <i>The Sunday Times<br /></i></b><br />‘The outstanding clarity of Medvedev’s thought and style places him in the front rank of Russian-born critics of Putin.’<br /><b><i>Financial Times<br /></i></b> <p>‘The passionate Medvedev is the one to read for those who would like to sign up for a crusade’<br /><b>Sheila Fitzpatrick, <i>Sydney Morning Herald<br /><br /></i></b>‘convincing’<b><i><br />Money Week<br /></i></b><br />‘A searing, deeply disturbing book that shows how violent the country has become’<br /><b>Victor Sebestyen, <i>The Oldie</i></b></p>