Counter -revolution. How the vertical of power in Soviet Russia was built and how it affects the economy

Why did the Russian economy after rapid growth in the first years of Vladimir Putin"s presidency were stuck in stagnation, from which for many years the way out has not been seen? How did Russia turn from a democratic country into an outcast, frightening neighbors and quarreling with partners? For almost 20 years in power, Vladimir Putin seriously changed the country. At the same time, according to Sergei Aleksashenko, Putin did not act according to a pre -thought -out plan. Over and over again, he made decisions, not one of which seemed capable of radically changing the course of history. However, all together they turned the movement of our country in a completely different direction. The book "counter -revolution" talks about those decisions of Putin that greatly influenced Russia, slowed down structural changes in the economy and ultimately undermined economic growth