Synopsis'Before Putin,' 'after Putin,' and 'without Putin' - these are realities that are rarely spoken of in Russia. Putin has always existed and always will, the propaganda says: 'No Putin - no Russia.' It's part of the myth the Russian tsar has crafted about himself. And ultimately, it's simply a lie. Much of what you will read in this book you've never known. Or you've forgotten. Or you didn't consider important.