Vladimir Putin, historian-in-chief

Vladimir Putin is uncontested and unchallenged as Russia’s ruler. Apparently, he would like to inculcate in the Russian people a perception of history as unquestioned as his own rule. The historical creed that he conveys to his nation and to the world is that Russia is a great power, that whatever it has ever done is right, and that anyone who dares to challenge this vision is at best wrong, and more likely, an enemy who seeks to 'recode' Russian society and to undermine the Russian nation.

• Primary Source

ECFR: Commentary, 01.12.14: Putin is in control http://www.ecfr.eu/article/commentary_putin_is_in_control369

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