Index

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Preface to the English Translation ix
4. Acknowledgments xxi
5. 1. The Political System of Putin’s Russia and Its Significance for World Affairs 1
6. 2. Russia Today: The History of How and Why It Came to Be 17
7. 3. Authoritarianism on the Periphery: Understanding Russia’s Political System and How It Works 65
8. 4. The Future of Autocracy in Russia: What Do We Have to Tolerate (and for How Long)? 133
9. 5. In Lieu of a Conclusion 187
10. Afterword: 2018 and the Imperative for Change 193
11. Notes 205
12. Index 213