Russian Populism: A History

“This is a timely book, when authoritarian regimes are tightening the noose around opposing forces and critical media. The Internet, if heavily stifled, remains the environment where critics can make their voice heard. The study casts light on the amazing “digital resistance” of Alexey Navalny, a world-known Russian anti-establishment political outsider. The author’s scholarly analysis of the dissident’s “communication project” provides also valuable insights on the chances of a democratization of the Russian public sphere.”