Given Russia's shocking invasion of Ukraine in spring 2022, this new, up-to-date edition of a popular textbook on Russian politics under Vladimir Putin is a timely endeavor, shedding light on the Putin regime for students of Russian politics…. As with earlier editions, this volume stands out for its broad scope and updated individual chapters, which are of consistently high quality. It also adds a chapter situating Putin's rule within Soviet and post-Soviet history, strengthening the volume's historical perspective. This volume presents compelling, comprehensive analyses of the Putin regime's deepening authoritarianism and Russian aggression. It will be a top choice for classes on Russian politics at undergraduate and graduate levels for years to come. Highly recommended. Undergraduates, graduate students, and general readers.

Choice Reviews

This newly revised and updated 8th edition of Putin’s Russia offers a thorough and comprehensive understanding of the way the Russian regime has evolved from the end of the Soviet era through the invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. The authors are leading specialists in their fields and the volume is written in a clear and accessible style. Questions and suggestions for further reading accompany each chapter. The book will be useful for instructors and anyone looking for an authoritative and up-to-date treatment of the current state of the Putin regime.

Thomas F. Remington, Emory University

This volume brings together renowned American, European and Russian experts to cover important aspects of Russia’s political system, economic and social dynamics, and foreign policy. Slider’s introduction provides a lucid treatment of the Soviet era and how it shaped Vladimir Putin’s leadership since 2000. Each subsequent chapter traces the evolution of its subject from the 1990s to today, revealing the dynamics that have led to the current situation. The volume will be valuable for students beginning their study of Russia as well as those seeking more in-depth coverage of specific topics.

William M. Reisinger, University of Iowa