I could not put this book down. It attempts to explain modern Russia under Putin and give you an outsider's understanding of Russia. I highly recommend it for anyone interested in Russia or planning to visit. I live near Russian people and I have dated some young Russian expats and they have been somewhat like the people written about in these pages.
Here is a really good review from NY Times on the book.
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/30/books/....html?_r=0
Also check out this excerpt from the book on Amazon. Read the piece on "No Complexes" fascinating stuff.
http://www.amazon.com/Nothing-Is-True-Ev...B00L4FSVZ6
I think if there was a mirror opposite of America it is Russia. It is almost like the US runs 180 degrees out of phase with Russia. Even their language to someone who does not speak it like myself. Almost sounds like you are playing an english tape running backwards. Just like it is our opposite.
Anyway check it out. It was easily worth the money.
Here is a really good review from NY Times on the book.
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/30/books/....html?_r=0
Also check out this excerpt from the book on Amazon. Read the piece on "No Complexes" fascinating stuff.
http://www.amazon.com/Nothing-Is-True-Ev...B00L4FSVZ6
I think if there was a mirror opposite of America it is Russia. It is almost like the US runs 180 degrees out of phase with Russia. Even their language to someone who does not speak it like myself. Almost sounds like you are playing an english tape running backwards. Just like it is our opposite.
Anyway check it out. It was easily worth the money.
"Go get yourself some"