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Exiled Author Glukhovsky Critiques Putin's Russia in New Book

Dmitry Glukhovsky's 'Diary of the Downfall' offers a scathing analysis of Russia's political trajectory under Vladimir Putin.

  • Glukhovsky's book details Russia's shift towards authoritarianism over the past decade, highlighting key events like the poisoning of Alexei Navalny.
  • The work criticizes the Russian Orthodox Church for its support of Putin and involvement in controversial activities.
  • Glukhovsky, living in European exile due to political persecution, remains hopeful for resistance against Putin's regime.
  • He acknowledges his past misjudgments but stresses the need for a fundamental reformation of the Russian state.
  • Despite being banned in Russia, Glukhovsky's writing continues to resonate, offering both cultural insights and a call for change.
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