The Descent

In "The Descent: Witnessing Russia's Spiral into Madness Under Putin," Marc Bennetts provides a gripping first-hand account of Russia's troubling journey into totalitarianism over the past quarter-century. From his experiences during the chaotic 1990s to his harrowing escape from a protest against the war in Ukraine, Bennetts offers a personal diary that captures the chilling effects of Kremlin propaganda and societal paranoia. Meeting a diverse array of characters, he vividly illustrates the profound transformation of a society under a power-hungry leader, revealing the dire consequences of this madness both in Russia and war-torn Ukraine.