Matthew Sussex for The Conversation Vladimir Putin’s own version of history casts himself as modern Russia’s bulwark and champion. According to this narrative, Putin has sturdily held back waves of foreign and domestic adversaries, and simultaneously restored Russia to greatness. Although these breathless tales of Putin’s heroics may still resonate among Russians who’ve been
Voters are headed to the polls again this Sunday after conservatives failed to win an outright majority in the first round, despite outperforming expectations.
Voters are headed to the polls again this Sunday after conservatives failed to win an outright majority in the first round, despite outperforming expectations.