--- product_id: 99142883 title: "The Man Without a Face: The Unlikely Rise of Vladimir Putin Kindle Edition" brand: "masha gessen" price: "VT4685" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/99142883-the-man-without-a-face-the-unlikely-rise-of-vladimir store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # The Man Without a Face: The Unlikely Rise of Vladimir Putin Kindle Edition **Brand:** masha gessen **Price:** VT4685 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Man Without a Face: The Unlikely Rise of Vladimir Putin Kindle Edition by masha gessen - **How much does it cost?** VT4685 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/99142883-the-man-without-a-face-the-unlikely-rise-of-vladimir) ## Best For - masha gessen enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted masha gessen brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![The Man Without a Face: The Unlikely Rise of Vladimir Putin Kindle Edition - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41hJ3r8vY0L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Modern USSR/Russian History with Emphasis on the Rise of Putin *by P***A on Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2019* Reading this book, I have learned a great deal about the history of Russia beginning with the post-war period when Putin first began his career as a low-level government bureaucrat, leading to what seems, given the circumstances of the time, a very improbable rise to the highest position in Russia, where he has since been firmly entrenched.Putin's early career seems very undistinguished, and revisiting the Yeltsin years and learning of how Putin kept a low profile in St. Petersburg, it is fascinating to follow how someone who was apparently completely off the radar screen ended up where he is now - and that he is so strongly in control, at that.As a bureaucrat in St. Petersburg, it seems that Putin (like many in Russia at the time) took advantage of the changing circumstances to fatten his own bank account. He also seems to have been deft in deciding who to support as various leaders came and went, without allowing himself to be taken down with them as they eventually fell from power. It led to his eventually being in a sense the last man standing, as the Russian party sought a leader to succeed Yeltsin.What is also illuminating is the brutality and viscousness of Putin throughout, something that I find particularly relevant given how our world looks today and the role that Putin has, more influential than anyone might have expected.In addition to telling the story of Putin's rise, I found the book to be very informative in reviewing the modern history of post-Soviet Russia, reminding me of many of the events of the past few decades as well as filling in many details I was not previously aware of. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Informative coverage of Putin and his role in modern Russia *by D***G on Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2019* The negative reviews here seem to miss the point. How exactly can an author write a comprehensive, factual bio of a man like Vladimir Putin who controls all media in Russia and is probably disinclined to allow anyone to write anything at all about him that could be considered to be accurate.Although I found Gessar's book to be disorganized, rambling, and the parts about Putin largely based on anecdotal evidence or hearsay, it did provide an informative look into modern-day Russia since the collapse of the Soviet Union, and this satisfied my expectations for the most part.What I thought was most important was how the author confirms how badly 70 years of an inhumane and horribly dysfunctional system like Communism has damaged such a great nation and how glad it should make the reader feel to have been born and privileged to live in the US if that is the case. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The two-faced man *by K***R on Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2016* Considering that Putin is in the American press in some form every day this was quite a suspenseful page-turner. Masha Gessen is a really skilled reporter. With the turn of ever page I expected to read of her falling afoul of the KGB or having to flee the country. Not only is she a gifted writer but a truly brave and patriotic Russian woman. And the epilogue should give hope to all fighting tyranny where ever they are. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/99142883-the-man-without-a-face-the-unlikely-rise-of-vladimir](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/99142883-the-man-without-a-face-the-unlikely-rise-of-vladimir) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-07*