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Life Under Coercion: Shadows of Russian Society
This chapter explores the intricacies of life in the Russian prison system during the early stages of Putin's campaign against Khodorkovsky, highlighting the artificial nature of reformative processes. It reflects on the broader societal indifference to politics among Russians, drawing parallels between the prison environment and the national psyche, ultimately underscoring the hypocrisy prevalent in Russian life.