How Has Putin's Childhood Dictated Russian Strategy? | With Mark Galeotti
About this episode
The episode explores how Vladimir Putin's childhood and early experiences have influenced his strategies and decision-making as the Russian president.
Who is the real Vladimir Putin? For decades, the Russian president has been portrayed as everything from a master strategist and nationalist strongman to a ruthless former spy. How much of that image reflects reality and how much is carefully crafted mythology? Bianca Nobilo is joined by historian and Russia expert Mark Galeotti to examine the formative experiences that shaped Putin's worldview, from his lonely childhood in Soviet Leningrad to his years in the KGB and rise to power in the Kremlin. What misconceptions continue to define Western perceptions of Putin? What drives his decision-making? What does his personal history might reveal about Russia's future plans in Ukraine and beyond? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
People in this episode
Host: Bianca Nobilo
Guest: Mark Galeotti
Topics covered
- Vladimir Putin
- Russian strategy
- childhood influences
- KGB
- Western perceptions
- Ukraine conflict
Keywords
- Putin
- Russia
- KGB
- childhood
- strategy
- Ukraine
- Mark Galeotti
- Bianca Nobilo
- Western perceptions
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: KGB
Places: Soviet Leningrad, Russia, Ukraine
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