The New Nobility

In The New Nobility, investigative journalists Irina Borogan and Andrei Soldatov unveil the shadowy operations of the Russian Federal Security Service under Vladimir Putin's leadership. They reveal how the Kremlin has weaponized these security forces to suppress political dissent, execute international assassinations, and navigate pivotal moments in Russian history, such as the Moscow theater siege and the Chechen war. Despite their resurgence and newfound authority since the chaotic 1990s, the authors highlight the security services’ occasional blunders that have marred their operations.