The rhetorical rise and demise of "democracy" in Russian political discourse Volume 3 Vladimir Putin and the redefinition of "democracy" - 2000-2008 Vladimir Putin and the redefinition of "democracy" - 2000-2008 Williams, David Cratis 1955- creator author. Young, Marilyn J. 1942- author. Launer, Michael K. author. text bibliography Essays. Essays. mau 2024 2024 monographic eng print xliv, 431 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 25 cm "In Volume Three of this four-volume series, we examine the rhetorical development that occurred during the first two terms of Vladimir Putin's tenure as president of the Russian Federation. Initially, Putin appeared to follow in the path set by his predecessor, Boris Yeltsin, vowing that Russia was, at heart, a European nation and would be a westward facing democracy going forward. He even mentioned partnering with the EU and NATO. Eight years later, at the 2007 Munich Security Conference, Putin excoriated the West for, in his words, attempting to create a "unipolar world" in which NATO expansion threatened Russia's security, the United States acted as the world's sole "hegemon," and Europe simply followed orders, relinquishing any sense of agency in its own affairs"-- David Cratis Williams, Marilyn J. Young, and Michael K. Launer. Includes bibliographical references and index. e-ru--- Rhetoric Political aspects Russia (Federation) Democracy Russia (Federation) Russia (Federation) Politics and government 21st century Discours politique Russie Democracy Politics and government Rhetoric Political aspects Russia (Federation) 2000-2099 fast P301.5.P67 W54 2024 808 Rhetorical rise and demise of "democracy" in Russian political discourse Williams, David Cratis, 1955- Boston : Academic Studies Press, 2023 (DLC) 2023036831 9798887193564 9798887193571 9798887193588 2023036830 pda,print DLC 230906 20250318223732.8 in00005466219 eng