This Members Only Masterclass will be held over Zoom

Who is Vladimir Putin?

Russian President Vladimir Putin has captured the world’s fascination. Rated as one of the most powerful politicians, Putin has successfully ruled Russia for two decades, and has put it, and himself, on the world stage. His carefully crafted image projects the figure of a strongman, decisive, physically formidable, menacing, and all-powerful. So, who is the man? How should we understand him and his style of rule? What does it mean for Russia and the rest of the world? How do we separate fact from fiction and myth from reality? This talk seeks to provide some answers by uncovering some of Putin’s many layers.

Sean Guillory is the Digital Scholarship Curator at the Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies at University of Pittsburgh and host of the SRB Podcast, a weekly interview show on Eurasian politics, history, and culture. You can subscribe to the podcast with your favorite app at srbpodcast.org/

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