A Historical Failure: How Medinsky Became Putin’s Advisor

Vladimir Medinsky is one of the most prominent ideologues and propagandists of modern Russian власти. Today, he shapes narratives through his “history textbooks” for schools and serves as Putin’s envoy in negotiations with Ukraine. His controversial statements often attract public attention, while the rewards for his loyalty rival the budget of an entire city. Ilya Gantvarg tells the story of Vladimir Medinsky — a figure now at the forefront of the Kremlin’s ideological agenda.