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"Putin's Kleptocracy - Who Owns Russia?"

Former Wilson Center Public Policy Scholar, Karen Dawisha, presented her new book "Putin's Kleptocracy: Who Owns Russia?" with Elizabeth A. Wood joining her as a discussant. The book traces Putin's sudden rise to power and examines the network of individuals who rose to power and riches along with him. Dawisha’s provocative new study further addresses the nature of Putin’s power vertical and the endemic corruption that accompanies his system.

Date & Time

Wednesday

Oct. 1, 2014

3:30pm – 5:00pm ET

Location

6th Floor, Woodrow Wilson Center

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Event Sponsor

Kennan Institute

Overview

Former Wilson Center Public Policy Scholar, Karen Dawisha, presented her new book "Putin's Kleptocracy: Who Owns Russia?" with Elizabeth A. Wood joining her as a discussant. The book traces Putin's sudden rise to power and examines the network of individuals who rose to power and riches along with him. Dawisha’s provocative new study further addresses the nature of Putin’s power vertical and the endemic corruption that accompanies his system.

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Speakers

Karen Dawisha

Former Public Policy Scholar;
Walter E. Havighurst Professor and Director, Havighurst Center for Russian and Post-Soviet Studies, Miami University

Elizabeth A. Wood

Former Fellow;
Professor of Russian and Soviet History, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Kennan Institute

The Kennan Institute is the premier US center for advanced research on Eurasia and the oldest and largest regional program at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. The Kennan Institute is committed to improving American understanding of Russia, Ukraine, Central Asia, the South Caucasus, and the surrounding region though research and exchange. Read more

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