{"title":"Mikhail Khodorkovsky","description":"\u003cp\u003eMikhail Khodorkovsky is a prominent figure in the realm of global politics and current affairs, known for his insightful perspectives on Russia's intricate socio-political landscape. Once ranked among the wealthiest individuals in Russia, Khodorkovsky's journey took a dramatic turn when he became a trenchant critic of the Kremlin. His experiences provide a unique and eye-opening narrative that deeply enriches the understanding of Russian politics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this collection, you'll discover thought-provoking works such as \u003cem\u003eHow to Slay a Dragon\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Russia Conundrum\u003c\/em\u003e. These titles delve into the challenges and complexities of contemporary Russia, offering readers a rare glimpse into the inner workings of the country's political machine. Khodorkovsky's writings are not just informative; they are essential reading for anyone interested in examining the dynamics of power, governance, and human rights from an insider's perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a student of political science, an enthusiast of international affairs, or simply curious about the world we live in, Mikhail Khodorkovsky's works provide fascinating insights and indispensable knowledge. Explore this collection to gain a deeper appreciation of the forces shaping modern Russia and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"how-to-slay-a-dragon-by-mikhail-khodorkovsky-9781509561056","title":"How to Slay a Dragon","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMikhail Khodorkovsky is one of the most astute observers of today’s Russia. Imprisoned for a decade in Russia’s prisons on politically motivated charges, he knows all too well the best and the worst of his country. He now lives in exile and, like many Russians who live abroad, he longs for the day when he can return to a free and democratic Russia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is Khodorkovsky’s account of what is happening in Russia today and what could happen in the future. Putin will not last forever: sooner or later, there will be a post-Putin era. But Russia’s history has been deeply shaped by an autocratic trap: a revolution against an autocracy has produced another autocracy, followed by another revolution and another autocracy, and so on. If Russia is to find its place as a constructive partner in a global community of civilised nations, then it has to escape this vicious cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow to Slay a Dragon\u003c\/em\u003e is Khodorkovsky’s account of his own journey and of how the vicious cycle of Russian history can be broken. He charts a pathway towards a parliamentary federal republic which would enable Russia to become a free and democratic society, living in peace and without dragons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlso available as an audiobook.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46833164288236,"sku":"9781509561056","price":47.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/12632813482725.jpg?v=1758443085"},{"product_id":"the-russia-conundrum-by-martin-sixsmith-9780753559253","title":"The Russia Conundrum","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn urgent analysis of the battle between Russia and the West, by former Kremlin insider and now vocal Putin critic Mikhail Khodorkovsky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"I'm a fairly calm fellow; I don't usually get het up about things. But I was, let's say, concerned when I tuned into the Moscow Echo radio station and heard that the Kremlin had put a price on my head. The announcement didn't quite say 'dead or alive'. But it came close...\"\u003c\/em\u003e — Mikhail Khodorkovsky, March 2021\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMikhail Khodorkovsky has seen behind the mask of Vladimir Putin. Once an oil tycoon and the richest man in Russia, Khodorkovsky spoke out against the corruption of Putin's regime — and was punished by the Kremlin, stripped of his entire wealth and jailed for over ten years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNow freed, working as a pro-democracy campaigner in enforced exile, Khodorkovsky brings us the insider's battle to save his country's soul. Offering an urgent analysis of what has gone wrong with Putin, \u003cem\u003eThe Russia Conundrum\u003c\/em\u003e maps the country's rise and fall against Khodorkovsky's own journey, from Soviet youth to international oil executive, powerful insider to political dissident, and now a high-profile voice seeking to reconcile East and West.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith unparalleled insight, written with Sunday Times bestselling author Martin Sixsmith, \u003cem\u003eThe Russia Conundrum\u003c\/em\u003e exposes the desires and damning truths of Putin's Russia, and provides an answer to the West on how it must challenge the Kremlin — in order to pave the way for a better future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46850379448556,"sku":"9780753559253","price":30.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/7692293482456.jpg?v=1759085657"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/mikhail-khodorkovsky.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}