Ivan Ilyin, Putin’s Philosopher of Russian Fascism

What’s inside

Explore the life of Ivan Ilyin, a philosopher who profoundly impacted Putin's worldview. Discover the roots of Russian fascism and how it continues to shape the country's politics today.

You’ll learn

• How Putin's strategies mirror fascism

• About influences shaping Russian politics

• What is philosophy's link to authoritarianism

• About Ilyin's impact on Russia-Ukraine relations

About the author

Timothy Snyder is an American historian, author, and professor at Yale University who specializes in the history of Central and Eastern Europe.