Vladimir Putin Does Not Promote Justice

World leaders are leaders with high governmental power in the world. Every leader, not just world leaders, is either great or corrupt; they are rarely both. Most of Russia’s history is filled with corrupt leaders. Joseph was one of those leaders. Stalin killed millions of people during his rule. But Stalin also led the Soviet Union almost to the top in world power. Stalin had many influences that led him to his Soviet Leadership in which gave him many admirers but even more non-supporters.

Nikita Khrushchev also referred to as Nikita Sergeyevich Khrushchev was a significant historical leader in history, especially in the cold war. He had a great impact during the cold war because he did many so much improvements and progress for the Soviet Union nation. Nikita Khrushchev job during the cold war, was he led the Soviet Union, he aided the Soviets also known as the U.S.S.R. Also, he served as a premier. Khrushchev was born in a small Russian village named kalinovka on the day April 15, 1984. He worked as a pipefitter, this was before he went into politics as he was a young man. He first worked with the communist party around 1918, and then eventually became better and took over as the leader of the Soviet Union.

When analyzing the differences between these two figures, it is important to understand their backgrounds and how those backgrounds molded them into the men they later become. Beginning with Stalin, we see a child who was born into poor conditions, rise to become the one of the most powerful figures during World War II and The Cold War. Joseph Stalin was born Josef Vissarionovich Djugashvili on December 18, 1878 in Gori, Georgia, in Russia to a poor family. His father was a shoemaker and his mother was a laundress. Along with being a shoemaker, Stalin’s father was also an alcoholic and often beat his son. Later in Stalin’s life, he left school to become an underground political influence. Thus, was Stalin’s emergence into the life of politics. Later in his life, Stalin became more prevalent in Russian politics though. The Soviet Union was founded in 1922 and by this time, Joseph Stalin was

Vladimir’s father was a real proletarian. Putin’s childhood friend, Sergei Roldulgin, said Putin’s father loved his son but always found some fault in him. He was always afraid to seem too indulgent. As a result, Putin

What is the first thing you think when someone mentions Russia? Most people would think of Moscow or the language, but what of its leader? In the video “Putin’s Way”, directed and produced by Neil Docherty, that was broadcasted on January 13, 2015, the ways of Vladimir Putin discovered and shared to the world. His alleged money laundering and murders to remain in office are speculated throughout the entire episode along with his ‘Russian’ politics meaning bribing someone or threatening them to get what he wants. Though while he is busy with his ‘Russian’ politics, does Putin stop and think what is happening in his own country?

For someone to emerge as a leader from such an intense power struggle, like the one following the revolution in Russia, they would have to have the following qualities:

The Russian government is one of constant ideological change, from the October Revolutionist Lenin to the extreme values of Josef Stalin. It can be argued that power always corrupts, as seen in the character Napoleon from Animal Farm by George Orwell and Vladimir Putin with their characteristics of corruption, centralizing government to suit their own needs, and the use of fear to keep their power.

The Prince) Overall, this compares the traits of a perfect leader to a lion and fox. The fox is manipulative and the lion is strong, so they help each other out. So, a leader needs to be both manipulative and strong. Stalin is like a fox because after Vladimir Lenin died, five people became the new leaders. This included Joseph Stalin, Leon Trotsky, Lev Kamenev, Grigory Zinoviev, and Nikolai Bukharin. Stalin manipulated all of them by turning them against each other. First, Stalin created a plan with Kamenev and Zinoviev to remove Leon Trotsky from power. Then Stalin and Bukharin removed Kamenev and Zinoviev from power. Finally Stalin turned on Bukharin, so Bukharin was no longer in control. Stalin was now the sole ruler of the Soviet Union. Joseph Stalin was also intimidating and frightening. For example, many civilians called his era a reign of terror. This made many of the citizens loyal to him because if they resisted, they would most likely be killed.

It seems that Putin has been able to build up his power in a variety of ways throughout his political career. Even throughout power struggles, Putin had been able to prevail. What does Putin have to attribute to his rise in power, was it luck or strategy? Well according to the rhetoric of Gerschewski, there isn’t simply one solid reason or force behind the stability of an autocratic regime. Gerschewski wrote, “Today’s autocracies cannot rely (at least in the long term) entirely on their abuse of power in a strictly hierarchal, pyramid-shaped political order as the unconstrained tyrants of the past – from whom all of the power is derived – might have done” (Gerschewski, 2013, pg. 7). Moreover, Gerschewksi suggests that autocracies rely on three pillars rather than one sole concept. The three pillars include, Legitimation, Repression, and Co-optation. Within the article he placed emphasis on observing three processes that take place within and between the pillars in an effort to properly explain the stabilization processes (Gerschewski, 2013, pg. 12).

One of Russia's Greatest Leaders: Peter the Great The world is chaotic by nature. For this reason, both men and women alike have stepped forward to lead their people. As such, these people have been gifted with valor and courage to take their countries into ever lasting prosperity. An example of this kind of leader would be the grand emperor of Russia, Peter the Great (1672-1725). Peter the Great is a man who put his country before himself.

Vladimir Putin used nationalism and loyalties to gain popularity. Then once he made a name for himself and was seen as a person to pay attention to in Russia, he slowly started to gain support through the use of charm. One Of the driving forces that brought Putin to power was the act of making himself popular after the Russian apartment bombings in September 1999, he made the scared and worried citizens see him as someone to trust and as someone who was there to protect them. In the instance that the apartment bombings were a systematic attack against the Russian citizens planned by Putin and the Russian government as a way to gain political popularity this would fit the definition of Crimes Against Humanity (The widespread or systematic attacks

If his political side is not protected enough, he also has a spectacular background which is able to support his role as a competent leader giving Russians a reason to trust him. He was a KGB intelligence member before he began his political role. Putin is a phenomenal leader in regards to the Machiavellian principles especially his ability to maintain an image and rule with a sixty five percent approval rating. Not only do these abilities empower him but as Machiavelli outlines, “Men in general judge by their eyes rather than their hands; because everyone is in a position to watch, few are in a position to come in a close touch with you. Everyone sees what you appear to be, few experience what you really are” (Machiavelli 58). Putin could be completely opposite as to what he appears to be but since he has gained the respect of the people, they will fight and “shed blood” for him according to Machiavelli. The few that may know his real personality may oppose him publicly but will be humiliated by the citizens due to their connection with the leader. This further supports that Machiavelli's principle is still valid and seen currently in one of the most dominant nations.

“The prince secures himself this by avoiding being hated or despised and by keeping people satisfied with him; this is a necessary matter, as was treated above at length.” (Machiavelli 232) Putin is very popular with his Russian residents, holding an eight-nine percent approval rating. He is currently serving his third term as president of Russia, after serving one term as the country’s prime minister. It is clear the country certainly does not despise Putin. His constituents greatly support his beliefs and policies.

First of all, Putin had a very unique background. Masha Gessen, Russian and American journalist, author, translator and activist who has been an outspoken critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin, claims that ¨Putinś leadership resulted from his experience as a street thug¨ (Gessen 1). Putin was not interested in school or the idea of success. When he was growing up, he always found himself in fistfights. He would fight anyone who disrespected him in any way shape or form, such as scratching them, biting them, and even ripping their hair off. Putin began looking for a place where he could learn skills to complete his will to fight. He found Sambo, which is a Soviet martial art. Sambo had changed his life from a

South Africa and Russia’s judicial system are divided in different ways. Although both countries acknowledge that the Supreme Court is deemed as the highest court of law, there are some differentials. Both South Africa and Russia are known for their excellent leadership, and there are prestigious colleges for students to learn the law. As far as the form of government, both countries assert by accepting the democratic form of supremacy; thereby, embracing principles that are affiliated with this nature of power.