Freedom of Speech in Russia

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The book explores the evolution of free speech in the Soviet Union and Russia from perestroika to the present, highlighting the initial optimism for an open society post-Soviet breakup. It details how Yeltsin's era fostered free speech, only for Putin to reassert control and gradually reverse these freedoms. The narrative delves into the reasons behind this regression, analyzing Russia's historical legacy and its complex cultural views on freedom.