Kicking the Kremlin
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In the winter of 2011, protests erupted in Moscow as Vladimir Putin was re-elected President. The protests marked a turning point in Russian politics, galvanising a generation of dissidents who were determined to fight back against Putin’s regime. Marc Bennetts’ “Kicking the Kremlin” tells the story of this movement against Putin, introducing us to a cast of young Russian activists who use social media to expose the injustices of the regime. From Bolshoi ballerinas to skinhead nationalists, Bennetts shows how a diverse coalition of Russians is united in their hatred of Putin and his attempts to silence all resistance. Bennetts has conducted interviews with all sides of Russia's political landscape, from Putin loyalists to outspoken human rights activists. This in-depth look into the forces shaping Russia's political landscape is a must-read for anyone interested in modern Russian politics and society.