Kremlin Rising: Vladimir Putin's Russia and the End of the Revolution by Peter Baker and Susan Glasser

An engaging look at the unfolding legacy of the Putin presidency. Baker and Glasser share their observations as Washington Post correspondents from their years stationed in Russia. They offer a nuanced view of key events such as the Beslan school hostage crisis and the failing Russian health system with human interest stories and on the ground reports mixed with analysis of the overall trends that are behind the headlines. --Sam B., alumnus