Summary - Putin's People: Based On The Book By Catherine Belton

SUMMARY

PUTIN'S PEOPLE

BASED ON THE BOOK BY CATHERINE BELTON

SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: SPEEDY LIBRARY

CONTENT

The Foundations of Power - KGB Networks and Early Operations

The Collapse and the Creation of the 'Invisible Economy'

St. Petersburg and the First Fortunes

The Rise of the Oligarchs and the Yeltsin Era

Putin's Ascent and the Consolidation of Power

Reshaping the Economic Landscape - Oil, Gas, and the State

Terror, Control, and the Strengthening of the State

The Expansion of Influence - Londongrad and Beyond

Confrontation and the New Cold War

General Analysis

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

Catherine Belton's book, Putin's People: How the KGB Took Back Russia and Then Took On the West, delves into the intricate story of Vladimir Putin's rise within the shifting landscape of post-Soviet Russia. The narrative explores how individuals with KGB backgrounds allegedly leveraged their connections and skills to amass significant wealth and influence as the Soviet Union collapsed. The book traces the purported intertwining of the security services with the emerging business elite, examining how this shaped the trajectory of the new Russia. It suggests a system where old loyalties and methods persisted and adapted, ultimately having implications for Russia's relationship with the West.

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Release date

Audiobook: 26 March 2025