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He took a crash course in literature to appeal to the urban middle class, reading five books a week in the midst of his 1999 election campaigns for Moscow mayor and for the Russian Parliament, according to Marat A. Guelman, then his campaign manager.
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He took a crash course in literature to appeal to the urban middle class reading five books a week during his 1999 election campaigns according to Marat A. Guelman
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Marat A. Guelman
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{
    "role": "Campaign manager",
    "event": "1999 election campaigns",
    "person": "Mr. Kiriyenko",
    "location": "Moscow",
    "person_source": "Marat A. Guelman"
}
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Politics Education
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Created
February 15, 2026 at 3:52 PM (6 months ago)
Last Updated
February 15, 2026 at 3:52 PM (6 months ago)

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The Quiet Technocrat Who Enacts Putin’s Ruthless Agenda
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Sergei Kiriyenko, a first deputy chief of staff, is managing the political aspects of the war in Ukraine, including propaganda and control. He is seen as a key executor of Putin's agenda, overseeing efforts to tighten the Kremlin's grip. Kiriyenko's influence has expanded, taking on responsibilities from officials who disagreed with the invasion.

Russia Ukraine War Vladimir Putin Sergei Kiriyenko Kremlin Politics Propaganda War

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