Old and more comprehensive thread of threads. Here you can find my earlier texts relating to this war. Starting from Jan 2022
https://twitter.com/kamilkazani/status/1498377757536968711
Yes, and there is a book I strongly recommend for the better understanding of *modern* Russia and its origins
"The Time of Berezovsky" by Petr Aven
Absolute, absolute gem. Unfortunately, I am unaware of any translation into English
Shame
"The Time of Berezovsky" by Petr Aven
Absolute, absolute gem. Unfortunately, I am unaware of any translation into English
Shame
The Time of Berezovsky is not really a narrative. It is a collection of interviews on the 1990s, centred around the figure of the most flamboyant of the oligarchs. Interviewer (himself an oligarch) talks with politicians, businessmen, journalists
A great glimpse into the era
A great glimpse into the era
The book is unique, really. Most of what you read about Russia is useless or worse. It's like pseudo Chinese cuisine you often find in major Western cities. Total fake, constructed to suit Western tastes and sensibilities. Zero authenticity, zero to negative value
Skip it
Skip it
Time of Berezovsky is different. It is a collection of actual primary sources (interviews), containing the actual, un-laundered perspectives of the actors who made this era
I will later make a thread on it. For now I urge publishers to consider translating this gem to English
I will later make a thread on it. For now I urge publishers to consider translating this gem to English
And many thanks to @ivanbogatyy who had originally recommended it to me!
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