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Modern Russia and the Russo-Ukrainian War

R. Vanagaitė, E. Zuroff, "Compatriots Lithuanian Holocaust: The Hidden History" - A shocking book that makes you think about historical revisionism.

About 200,000 Jews in Lithuania, 90%-95% of whom died in the Holocaust...

These are shocking numbers...

This book will be a sharp scalpel on why such a Holocaust in Lithuania happened, what the mechanism was, and the current state of the history of the country.

This work, a book about Lithuanian complicity in the Holocaust, caused great controversy among the Lithuanian public.

The work also provides a very serious insight into what historical revisionism is.

Modern Russia and the Russo-Ukrainian War

Anbu Touma, "The Syrian Civil War" - Recommended for learning about the Assad regime and the history of the civil war. Also to learn about the connection to the Russian-Ukrainian war.

The book provides a chronological account of the complex and bizarre Syrian Civil War.

The explanations are quite detailed and can be read by those who know nothing about this civil war. It was very easy to understand the flow of how this civil war came to be so intricately composed.

It was also important for me to know the tactics of the U.S. and Russia in response to this civil war. I now understand why this civil war was so important in the Russian-Ukrainian war.

Modern Russia and the Russo-Ukrainian War

Tetsuichi Utsunomiya, "Dinamo Football: State Power and Soccer in Russia and Eastern Europe" - A shocking masterpiece that lets us know the past and present of the former communist bloc from the perspective of soccer!

I knew about teams like Dinamo Zagreb and Dinamo Kiev. But I had no idea that it came from the Ministry of Interior and the Secret Police...!

The Ministry of Internal Affairs is the KGB when it comes to Russia. Although the name has now been changed to FSB, the KGB is an organization known for President Vladimir Putin's service. I was really surprised to learn that the dreaded organization of the Soviet era was the origin of "Dinamo.

This is a great book. I unexpectedly came across a terrific book.

Modern Russia and the Russo-Ukrainian War

Yasuyuki Nagatsuka, "Chronicle of Soccer in Eastern Europe" - A recommended work that also provides information on the "5.13" incident, which sparked the Yugoslav conflict.

This book is a work that looks at the history and culture of Eastern European countries through soccer.

In particular, the first country to be introduced, Croatia, will be discussed in detail about the 1990 "5.13" riots, which are said to have triggered the Yugoslav conflict.

The author goes on to examine in detail this incident that shook Eastern Europe, and also covers the composition of the ethnic conflicts that were raging in the region. The background of the ethnic conflict as seen through soccer was very interesting.

Modern Russia and the Russo-Ukrainian War

J. Montague, "Billionaire Soccer Club" - Recommended to learn about Russian oligarch Abramovich and Chelsea.

Russian oligarchs (emerging conglomerates) that we came to know through the Russo-Ukrainian War.

Among those in the news recently is Abramovich, owner of the prestigious soccer club Chelsea.

I too was shocked by the news that economic sanctions have frozen Abramovich's assets and that Chelsea will not be able to operate as a result.

This book is a work that will give you an insight into who Mr. Abramovich is and why he became the owner of Chelsea.

Modern Russia and the Russo-Ukrainian War

A. Kurkov, "Ukrainian Diary" - Recommended to learn about the 2014 Maidan Revolution, the annexation of Crimea, and the history of the conflict in the east.

The author, Kurkov, lived very close to the square where the Maidan Revolution took place and was one of the closest observers of this revolutionary process. This work is a record of those days of turmoil by such an author.

It is written in a diary style, so the situation at that time feels quite real.

The events described in this book are directly connected to the current Russian-Ukrainian war. I highly recommend this work to learn more about this war.

Modern Russia and the Russo-Ukrainian War

Pan Kimura, "Putin: Diplomatic Considerations" - Why Russia Goes to War. Recommended to learn about the hybrid war against Ukraine.

To gain support from the public, they set up foreign enemies and wage war. They will use any means to do so.

However, they are very careful to avoid an all-out war, which would result in an onslaught from the U.S. and NATO, and they try to create a hybrid war in their favor by targeting countries in the former communist bloc that have weak political and economic systems.

This film is an excellent study of Vladimir Putin's diplomatic stance.

Modern Russia and the Russo-Ukrainian War

Pan Kimura, "Putin: An Internal Political Study" - Recommended for understanding why President Putin is supported by the Russian people and how it works!

This piece takes a fairly detailed look at President Putin's domestic politics.

One of the most memorable aspects of the program is the propaganda through media control. It is easy to see why President Putin is so well supported by the people and why he has been able to stay in power for so long.

I also found your analysis of Mr. Nawarinui very interesting.

The second half of the book then examines the problems facing the Putin administration. The book reveals how President Putin, under the banner of "Strong Russia," is increasing pressure on other countries, but is suffering from the side effects of this pressure.

Modern Russia and the Russo-Ukrainian War

Pan Kimura, "Putin: A Humanistic Study" - A great book to learn about who President Putin is, his background and his characteristics.

This film takes a close look at his path from his childhood, through his KGB years, to his bureaucratic years in Petersburg and Moscow, to his presidency. It gives us a glimpse of President Putin that we don't often get to see in the news.

Also very interesting is the analysis of Putin's mentality, which is a key point in his politics.

I highly recommend this work to learn more about who President Putin is.