Kremlin Winter

Robert Service’s Kremlin Winter examines the nature of Vladimir Putin’s Russia in the 21st century, exploring how nationalism, authoritarianism, and economic control have evolved under his rule. Service combines history, political analysis, and contemporary reporting to trace the regime’s tightening grip on institutions and public life. His writing is sober and incisive, offering a clear-eyed assessment of power dynamics within Russia and its relations with the world. The book is a valuable lens on the political strategies that maintain autocracy while projecting strength abroad.