{"title":"Andrei Soldatov","description":"\u003cp\u003eAndrei Soldatov is a distinguished journalist and author, renowned for his insightful works focusing on the Russian security services and the intricate dynamics of the country's political landscape. His expertise in investigative journalism provides readers with a deep understanding of Russia's contemporary history, making his books an essential read for anyone interested in geopolitics and security.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his prominent works is \u003cem\u003eThe Compatriots\u003c\/em\u003e, which dissects the influence and reach of the Russian diaspora around the world. Soldatov's narratives are not just educational but also engaging, shedding light on the complexities of Russia's historical and military affairs in a manner that is accessible and thought-provoking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEmbrace the opportunity to explore the intricate themes of espionage, nationalism, and global politics through Soldatov's compelling storytelling. His books are a testament to the power of meticulous research and fearless reporting, offering readers a nuanced perspective on Russia's past and present.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-compatriots-by-irina-borogan-9781541730175","title":"The Compatriots","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe authors of \u003cem\u003eThe Red Web\u003c\/em\u003e examine the shifting role of Russian expatriates throughout history and their complicated, unbreakable relationship with the mother country—be it antagonistic or far too chummy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe history of Russian espionage is soaked in blood, from a spontaneous pistol shot that killed a secret policeman in Romania in 1924 to the attempt to poison an exiled KGB colonel in Salisbury, England, in 2017. Russian émigrés have found themselves continually at the centre of the mayhem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRussians began leaving the country in large numbers in the late nineteenth century, fleeing pogroms, tsarist secret police persecution, and the Revolution, then Stalin and the KGB—creating the third-largest diaspora in the world. The exodus created a rare opportunity for the Kremlin. Moscow's masters and spymasters fostered networks of spies, many of whom were emigrants driven from Russia. By the 1930s and 1940s, dozens of spies were in New York City gathering information for Moscow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut the story did not end with the collapse of the Soviet Union. Some émigrés have turned into assets of the resurgent Russian nationalist state, while others have taken up the dissident challenge once more—at their personal peril. From Trotsky to Litvinenko, \u003cem\u003eThe Compatriots\u003c\/em\u003e is the gripping history of Russian score-settling around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46850015461612,"sku":"9781541730175","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/25380313482736.jpg?v=1759075180"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/andrei-soldatov.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}