![KRASNOYARSK, RUSSIA - FEBRUARY, 7 (RUSSIA OUT) Russian President Vladimir Putin observes the Pratinum Arena, built for the 29th Winter Universiade 2019 on February 7, 2018 in Krasnioyarsk, Russia. Vladimir Putin who is expected to be re-elected during the Presidential Elections 2018 planned on March,18, is having a trip to Siberian city of Krasnoyarsk. ( Photo by Mikhail Svetlov/Getty Images)](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/JRX25DTEFHAXI6GZXP7I3FLSBA.jpg?smart=true&auth=20aac69e00d83a3ccc752e41c4c90e7f77ceb93f782350c75a4bfaabcd8bf558&width=400&height=225)
Vladmir Putin said that once Russia regained its global importance the well-being of Russians would improve. Getty
Vladmir Putin said that once Russia regained its global importance the well-being of Russians would improve. Getty
Book review: The Long Hangover: Putin’s New Russia and the Ghosts of the Past
Psychologically wounded by the USSR’s collapse, Vladimir Putin has now restored national pride, but at a high price – as a new book documents
Kit Gillet
12 February, 2018