Ο Μάγος Του Κρεμλίνου

Vadim Baranov, a successful film director and television producer, becomes a key political adviser to Vladimir Putin as the future Russian president rises to power. Known for his influence behind the scenes and his role in shaping the image and strategy of the Kremlin, Baranov earns a reputation as the “Wizard of the Kremlin.”

At the height of his influence, however, he abruptly leaves his position and disappears from public view, giving rise to speculation and rumors. Years later, he decides to share his story with the narrator, offering a rare glimpse into the inner workings of Russian power.

Through Baranov’s recollections, the novel explores the political and social transformations that have shaped Russia over the past three decades. It examines the rise of Vladimir Putin, the mechanisms of modern Russian governance, and the complex relationship between power, image, and reality. Published in France in 2022 and completed shortly before the outbreak of the war in Ukraine, the novel attracted significant attention and became a major literary success.

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