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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 tale of Russia's surrender to a new strain of autocracy in the award-winning book, The Future Is History. Written by acclaimed journalist Masha Gessen, this National Book Award Winner takes readers on a journey through the lives of four individuals who came of age with unprecedented expectations. Get ready to be enthralled by the riveting narrative that exposes the machinations of the regime and the resurgence of the Soviet order in today's mafia state.
Immerse yourself in the essential insights of The Future Is History as it unravels the events and forces that have shaped Russia in recent times. With unparalleled understanding, Masha Gessen delves deep into the lives and aspirations of individuals standing against a regime determined to crush them. This book is a compelling cautionary tale for our time and a powerful reminder of the perils of unchecked autocracy.
Don't miss out on the chance to explore the timely themes of democracy, power, and resistance in The Future Is History. Named a Best Book of 2017 by prestigious publications, this gripping nonfiction masterpiece offers a stark portrayal of Russia's descent into totalitarianism. Get your copy today and delve into a riveting narrative that will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish.
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