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The Secrets of Statecraft

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The Complexity of Russian Sentiment Towards Leadership

This chapter examines the historical context that fuels the Russian population's preference for strong leadership, attributing it to past traumas. It also critiques Western media's challenges in understanding the dynamics of Russian public sentiment influenced by state propaganda.

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