Petrostate: Putin, Power, and the New Russia

The story of oil and gas in Russia is a tale of discovery, intrigue, corruption, greed, patronage, and power. Marshall Goldman tells this story with panache, as only one of the world's leading authorities on Russia could. Based on extensive research, including several interviews with Vladimir Putin, Petrostate chronicles Russia's dramatic reemergence on the world stage, illuminating the key reason for its rebirth: the use of its ever-expanding energy wealth to reassert its traditional great p…