General Lebed

Author: (Russian) Balthasov, translated by Xing Yanqi and Hu Baomin
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Publishing Date: 1999-12-01
Features: Memoirs written by those close to Russian political figures act like a magnifying glass, allowing readers to see hidden traits in renowned individuals that are sometimes invisible to the naked eye. This book by A. I. Lebed's former press secretary is no exception, and due to Lebed having very few close assistants, it is considered the only major exposé of the 1996-1997 year. The book contains many little-known facts; why an ordinary general could rise rapidly in rank yet quickly fall from grace as a high-ranking security meeting secretary. The author's writing is candid and objective, but this book is not the result of resentment or a "settlement" against the subject he is loyal to. Everyone in life goes through the pain of failure and holds the hope of achieving even greater success.