Masha Gessen Books
Masha Gessen is a Russian-American journalist and activist.
What's The Man Without A Face about?
A biography of Russian President Vladimir Putin, The Man Without A Face shines a clear light on one of contemporary history’s more shadowy political figures. The book charts Putin’s almost accidental rise to Russia’s highest office, starting from his benign beginnings in the state secret police. His vindictive personality, overwhelming greed and disdain for democratic norms continue to transform Russia today.
Who should read The Man Without A Face?
- Anyone interested in Russia’s place in global politics
- Anyone curious about the life of a notorious world leader
- Anyone fighting for accountability and transparency in politics
What's The Future Is History about?
The Future Is History (2017) tackles the complex issue of Russia’s love/hate relationship with democracy. By looking at the lives of a select few, Masha Gessen takes us from the collapse of the Communist Party to deep within the activism of the Putin era – all in an attempt to show us how and why Russia’s modern brand of totalitarianism came about.
Who should read The Future Is History?
- Readers curious about Russian politics
- Students of sociology and world politics
- History buffs