Sergei Medvedev

Sergei Medvedev is a Russian historian, political commentator and academic whose book A War Made in Russia examines the historical, cultural and political roots of Russia's aggression. Medvedev, who was a professor at the Higher School of Economics in Moscow before leaving Russia, brings an insider's perspective to his analysis of how Russian political culture, imperial nostalgia and authoritarian governance have shaped the country's trajectory. His earlier book The Return of the Russian Leviathan was widely praised for its incisive analysis of Putin-era Russia. Medvedev writes with the authority of a scholar who has studied Russian political culture from within while maintaining the critical distance necessary for honest analysis. His work examines how historical narratives, cultural myths and political manipulation have been used to justify territorial expansion and military aggression. Medvedev's writing is accessible, forceful and informed by deep knowledge of Russian history and society. The audiobook edition brings his authoritative analysis of Russian political culture to listeners seeking to understand the historical and cultural forces that drive Russian foreign policy and military action.