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Recommended reading: Yevgeny Primakov, "The Minefield of Politics"

15.12.2025

Recommended reading: Yevgeny Primakov, "The Minefield of Politics"

Yevgeny Maksimovich Primakov was rightfully considered one of Russia's most influential politicians. His career is a unique example of the variety of capacities in which a professional can serve his country: from a leading scholar of oriental studies to Minister of Foreign Affairs, head of foreign intelligence, and Prime Minister. And, to top it all, each of these important roles had to be fulfilled during the most challenging times for the country, true turning points in its history.


The very title of the book reflects the complexity of the work, in which any false move could lead to irreparable consequences.

His memoir, "The Minefield of Politics," is a profound and frank account of how decisions are made at the highest level, how dialogue with other leaders is built during the most acute international crises, and how to remain pragmatic when security and stability depend on every step.



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