Onuch, Olga
The Zelensky Effect (New Perspectives on Eastern Europe & Eurasia)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781787388635
- author:
- Onuch, Olga
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 418
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 13.8 centimetres (0.52 kg
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Politics, International Relations,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Zelensky Effect by Olga Onuch and Henry E. Hale is a compelling exploration of Ukraine's national history and its iconic president Volodymyr Zelensky. In the face of Russian aggression, Zelensky's leadership was instrumental in saving his nation, but what makes him extraordinary is not just his bravery, but also his ordinariness as a Ukrainian. This book delves into the social and political background that shaped Zelensky's life and career, revealing how he reflects the hopes and frustrations of Ukraine's first 'independence generation'. By interweaving compelling episodes from Zelensky's life with an examination of Ukraine's national history, The Zelensky Effect offers a unique perspective on the events of 2022. Through its exploration of Zelensky's presidency, this book provides a nuanced understanding of the historic events that unfolded in Ukraine during this period.