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Jeg, Putin: Det russiske forår og den russiske verden
Om urolighederne på Uafhængighedspladsen i Kiev, der blev starten på et storpolitisk drama og om Putins vision og mission som den, der genrejser Rusland. Konfliktens forudsætninger udrulles og Putins adfærd og udvikling som Ruslands leder afdækkes.
223 pages, Hardcover
First published October 28, 2014
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March 4, 2018
Ganske brugbart journalistisk overblik over baggrund og påvirkninger der i 2014 syntes at præge Putins tilgang til især den ukrainske konflikt
March 16, 2022
Uhyggeligt så præcist Samuel Rachlin beskriver 2014 omkring invasionen af Krim, så man skulle tro det var skrevet nu i februar-marts 2022.
September 15, 2024
Glimrende og interessant beskrivelse af starten på Ukraine - krigen
April 5, 2022
Ville egentlig give den 3,5 hvis jeg kunne. Men pga. den aktuelle situation giver jeg den 4, for den er i visse passager næsten profetisk.
July 29, 2024
I recommend it to anyone looking to gain insight into the Russian mindset and the russian reasoning behind its actions on the world stage. The book provides a deep dive into Russian culture, its worldview, and geopolitical ambitions. The book kept surprising and enlightening me.
Rachlin describes Putin as a black-belt master of deception, convinced that the western world is conspiring to harm Russia. Introducing terms like "Vranjo" broadened my understanding of the Russian mindset. Vranjo, as I understand it, is the skill of mastering the lie. The idea that lying is almost an art form in Russia surprised me. Even in the absence of truth, mastering deceit can lead to political power (I guess this dynamic is not unlike the evolution of the MAGA movement, where the manipulation of truth has played a significant role). Putin has made bold claims such as "Russia's economy has surpassed all European economies and is now larger than all economies in Europe," despite Russia's economy being smaller than Italy's (the 4th largest in Europe, while Russia ranks 5th). Putin's reliance on the KGB-handbook over traditional statecraft paints a picture of a unique and complex mentality but also introduces limitations of such an approach in governance.
Written in 2014, before the invasion on February 22, 2022, many consider this book prophetic. I understand why - but even more interesting - reading the book equips you with an understanding of why the recent developments (like the invasion of Ukraine) are actually not *that* surprising, but rather predictive.
Rachlin talks about Ivan Ilyin, one of Putin’s key inspirational sources. Putin once ordered his regional governors to read Ilyin’s work. Ilyin, who died in 1954, was very critical of the plan of seperation of Ukraine. Among that, Ilyin painted a picture that the western world is not just an enemy, but an entity focusing on destroying Russia and its values, captured in a quote by Ilyin; "Europe feared, disliked, and despised Russia. For the past 100 years, Europe has always been prepared to harm, weaken, and slander it."
Rachlin describes Putin as a black-belt master of deception, convinced that the western world is conspiring to harm Russia. Introducing terms like "Vranjo" broadened my understanding of the Russian mindset. Vranjo, as I understand it, is the skill of mastering the lie. The idea that lying is almost an art form in Russia surprised me. Even in the absence of truth, mastering deceit can lead to political power (I guess this dynamic is not unlike the evolution of the MAGA movement, where the manipulation of truth has played a significant role). Putin has made bold claims such as "Russia's economy has surpassed all European economies and is now larger than all economies in Europe," despite Russia's economy being smaller than Italy's (the 4th largest in Europe, while Russia ranks 5th). Putin's reliance on the KGB-handbook over traditional statecraft paints a picture of a unique and complex mentality but also introduces limitations of such an approach in governance.
Written in 2014, before the invasion on February 22, 2022, many consider this book prophetic. I understand why - but even more interesting - reading the book equips you with an understanding of why the recent developments (like the invasion of Ukraine) are actually not *that* surprising, but rather predictive.
Rachlin talks about Ivan Ilyin, one of Putin’s key inspirational sources. Putin once ordered his regional governors to read Ilyin’s work. Ilyin, who died in 1954, was very critical of the plan of seperation of Ukraine. Among that, Ilyin painted a picture that the western world is not just an enemy, but an entity focusing on destroying Russia and its values, captured in a quote by Ilyin; "Europe feared, disliked, and despised Russia. For the past 100 years, Europe has always been prepared to harm, weaken, and slander it."
July 27, 2023
»Vi udviste svaghed, og de svage får tæsk«. Dette er en bog om verdens farligste mand.
Engang citerede jeg et kinesisk digt for Samuel Rachlin. Normalt sidder folk og klapper, men Samuel blev ikke imponeret. Han svarede bare igen med et gammelt russisk ordsprog. Det havde jeg aldrig prøvet før.
Samuel Rachlin er ikke min ven, men han er en god bekendt. Vi har to fælles venner. Derfor kalder jeg ham ved fornavn. Desuden ved han meget om Rusland og Putin. Derfor læste jeg hans bog.
Jeg, Putin blev skrevet i 2014, men forudsiger meget af den krig, der foregår i dag i Ukraine. Samtidig fortæller den om gadedrengen Vovka, hvis rigtige navn er Vladimir, som voksede op på gaden i Skt Petersborg. Dumpede eksamenerne, gik til kampsport og læste jura. Blev en berømt efterretningsagent, premierminister og præsident.
»Du skal slå først og slå så hårdt, at din modstander ikke kan rejse sig igen«, sagde Putin engang om oprøret i Tjetjenien. Bogen er spændende, godt skrevet og en god introduktion til Putins person. Den egner sig særligt godt til dig, der ikke læser så meget normalt, men mangler en »page turner« til stranden.
Engang citerede jeg et kinesisk digt for Samuel Rachlin. Normalt sidder folk og klapper, men Samuel blev ikke imponeret. Han svarede bare igen med et gammelt russisk ordsprog. Det havde jeg aldrig prøvet før.
Samuel Rachlin er ikke min ven, men han er en god bekendt. Vi har to fælles venner. Derfor kalder jeg ham ved fornavn. Desuden ved han meget om Rusland og Putin. Derfor læste jeg hans bog.
Jeg, Putin blev skrevet i 2014, men forudsiger meget af den krig, der foregår i dag i Ukraine. Samtidig fortæller den om gadedrengen Vovka, hvis rigtige navn er Vladimir, som voksede op på gaden i Skt Petersborg. Dumpede eksamenerne, gik til kampsport og læste jura. Blev en berømt efterretningsagent, premierminister og præsident.
»Du skal slå først og slå så hårdt, at din modstander ikke kan rejse sig igen«, sagde Putin engang om oprøret i Tjetjenien. Bogen er spændende, godt skrevet og en god introduktion til Putins person. Den egner sig særligt godt til dig, der ikke læser så meget normalt, men mangler en »page turner« til stranden.
July 3, 2022
Meget god og analytisk. Ville også helst give den 3,5, aom en anden skriver, for jeg synes nogle passager manglede lidt tyngde (for meget bare tale), men kan godt lide hvordan Rachlin skriver og synes, han er skide god i sin forståelse og italesættelse af Ruslands problemer.
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September 4, 2022Interessant og taknkevækkende. Kunne måske godt bruge en bedre redigering.
September 29, 2015
Really interesting read that provides the reader not only with knowledge of the conflict in question, BR also of Russian culture, politics and language. Highly recommendable!
February 15, 2016
Rigtig god analyse af Putin og hans aktioner og ambitioner.
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