What to know about Russia, revolts and 1917

No one knows what’s going on in Russia…a fortnight or so after Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin’s aborted mutiny, This Week, Those Books remain relevant

Here’s your rundown on books new and old that resonate with news and developments. The few minutes you take to read this newsletter will make you smarter, faster…guaranteed. Here, you will find a deep dive on fiction and non-fiction about the week’s big story and/or perfect watercooler convo and dinner party small talk. (The first post on ‘dictator chic’ is here. The second post on ecocide and the late, great Cormac McCarthy is here.)

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Russia is the word as international befuddlement continues over the state of Putin’s Russia.

After 23 years in power, has President Vladimir Putin been fatally weakened by the 36-hour mutiny launched by former ally Yevgeny Prigozhin, boss of private military company Wagner?

Dear Reader, this week reminds me of those books:

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