Description How the West\'s obsession with Vladimir Putin prevents it from understanding Russia It is impossible to think of Russia today Without thinking of Vladimir Putin.
But, as Tony Wood argues, this focus on Russia\'s president gets i.
In Russia itself, he is likewise the centre of attention both for his supporters and his detractors.
More than any other major national leader, he personifies his country in the eyes of the world, and dominates Western media coverage.
Description How the West\'s obsession with Vladimir Putin prevents it from understanding Russia It is impossible to think of Russia today Without thinking of Vladimir Putin