CONCEPTS OF PUTIN’S BIOGRAPHY: ANALYSIS AND EVALUATION
| Title | CONCEPTS OF PUTIN’S BIOGRAPHY: ANALYSIS AND EVALUATION |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2025 |
| Authors | Myasoid, P |
| Journal | Problems of Psychology in the 21st Century |
| Volume | 19 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Start Page | 53-63 |
| Pagination | continuous |
| Date Published | December/2025 |
| Type of Article | Original article |
| ISSN | 2029-8587 |
| Other Numbers | E-ISSN 2538-7197 |
| Keywords | biography analysis, narrative analysis, psychological approach, Putin, putinism |
| Abstract | The study presents the findings of research into the biographies of Vladimir Putin written by various authors, employing a narrative analysis of the texts. Cognitive-linguistic structures are identified that reveal the authors’ underlying concepts. Specifically, the concept of the expediency of Putin’s actions by F. Short, the concept of Putin’s identities by F. Hill and C. G. Gaddy, and the concept of Putin's traumatic childhood experience by K. Kurczab-Redlich are examined. The study incorporates data from a broad range of scholars on Putinism. It is noted that Short’s concept serves as a justification for Russia's aggressive policies, with his interpretations of Putin’s life events and political actions closely mirroring the explanations offered by Kremlin ideologists. Hill and Gaddy view Putin’s identities as reflections of Russian history, politics, and culture, regarding the system he has created as a corporation designed to pursue a strategy of revenge. Kurczab-Redlich, on the other hand, highlights the traumatic circumstances of Putin’s childhood, portraying him as a cynical and ruthless individual involved in criminal activities, including bombings of residential buildings, political poisonings, and murders. Each of these concepts excludes certain factors: Short’s theory disregards the historical context of Putin’s actions, Hill and Gaddy’s theory omits psychological factors, and Kurczab-Redlich’s approach overlooks historical and political influences. The article also explores the potential for analyzing Putin’s biography through the lens of the historical psychology theory of prominent Ukrainian scholar Volodymyr Romenets. |
| URL | https://journals.indexcopernicus.com/search/article?articleId=4751103 |
| DOI | 10.33225/ppc/25.19.53 |
| Refereed Designation | Refereed |
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