Putin Vs Putin Vladimir Putin Viewed From The Right Alexander Dugin by Alexander Dugin 9781910524114, 1910524115 instant download after payment.

Dugin commences by reviewing Putin’s ascent to power as a backdrop to understanding his complex political persona. He traces Putin's journey from the collapse of the Soviet Union, through his tenure in the KGB, and into his rise within the Russian government, eventually leading to his long tenure as President and Prime Minister of Russia.

The book provides a nuanced picture of Putin as a leader who has attempted to balance various factional interests in Russia, from oligarchs to intelligence agencies, and from liberal economists to nationalist circles. While Dugin acknowledges the stability and international prestige that Putin has brought to Russia, he argues that Putin's leadership has been characterized by compromise and pragmatism rather than the decisive ideological drive that some on the Russian right would prefer.

Dugin critiques Putin for not fully embracing the Eurasianist ideology which promotes Russia's unique cultural and political identity and advocates for a strategic pivot towards Asia to counter Western hegemony. Dugin views Putin as an enigmatic figure who has failed to seize the historical moment to redefine Russia's role on the world stage, instead opting for a cautious approach that often results in maintaining the status quo.

Throughout the book, Dugin explores the tension between the opportunities Putin has had to radically reshape Russian society and the conservative, often ambiguous path he has chosen.