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FINALIST FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARDS
WINNER OF THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY'S HELEN BERNSTEIN BOOK AWARD
NAMED A BEST BOOK OF 2017 BY THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW, LOS ANGELES TIMES, WASHINGTON POST, BOSTON GLOBE, SEATTLE TIMES, CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, NEWSWEEK, PASTE, and POP SUGAR
The essential journalist and bestselling biographer of Vladimir Putin reveals how, in the space of a generation, Russia surrendered to a more virulent and invincible new strain of autocracy. Award-winning journalist Masha Gessen's understanding of the events and forces that have wracked Russia in recent times is unparalleled. In The Future Is History, Gessen follows the lives of four people born at what promised to be the dawn of democracy. Each of them came of age with unprecedented expectations, some as the children and grandchildren of the very architects of the new Russia, each with newfound aspirations of their own--as entrepreneurs, activists, thinkers, and writers, sexual and social beings. Gessen charts their paths against the machinations of the regime that would crush them all, and against the war it waged on understanding itself, which ensured the unobstructed reemergence of the old Soviet order in the form of today's terrifying and seemingly unstoppable mafia state. Powerful and urgent, The Future Is History is a cautionary tale for our time and for all time.
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Discover the gripping and eye-opening journey through the dark corners of Russia's recent history with "The Future Is History". Winner of the prestigious National Book Award in nonfiction, this captivating book dives deep into the rise of totalitarianism and its devastating consequences. Masha Gessen, an acclaimed journalist and biographer of Vladimir Putin, delivers a powerful narrative that unveils the alarming transformation Russia underwent within a single generation.
Step into the lives of four individuals who grew up amidst a promising era of democracy, only to face the harsh realities of a new strain of autocracy. As their aspirations clash with a regime determined to crush them, Gessen masterfully weaves a tale of resilience, hope, and the struggle for understanding.
Immerse yourself in the gripping accounts of these courageous entrepreneurs, activists, thinkers, writers, and ordinary citizens who dared to challenge the oppressive system. Feel the urgency and power of their stories as they navigate a world defined by fear and corruption.
Unforgettable and thought-provoking, "The Future Is History" serves as a stark reminder of the dangers posed by authoritarian regimes. Gessen's unparalleled insights will leave you breathless, while shining a light on the resilience of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable adversity.
Don't miss out on this critically acclaimed book hailed by The New York Times Book Review, Washington Post, and Los Angeles Times as one of the best books of 2017. Take a journey that will forever change your perspective and join the countless readers who have been captivated by this cautionary tale for our time and for all time.
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