📖 Overview
Mikhail Delyagin is a Russian economist, politician and publicist who has held various advisory positions in the Russian government since the 1990s. He currently serves as a member of the State Duma and is known for his criticism of Russian economic liberalization policies.
As Director of the Institute of Globalization Problems (IPROG), Delyagin has written extensively on economic policy, globalization, and Russia's position in the world economy. His published works include "Russia After Putin" and "The World Crisis: General Theory of Globalization," which examine themes of economic sovereignty and anti-globalist perspectives.
Delyagin's career has spanned both academic and political spheres, including roles as an adviser to Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Kasyanov and Chief Analyst of Mikhail Gorbachev's Foundation. His economic views often align with state-centered development models and he has been a vocal critic of Western-style market reforms in Russia.
Throughout his career, Delyagin has maintained a significant media presence in Russia through regular television appearances and newspaper columns, where he comments on economic policy and political developments. He represents the political party "A Just Russia - For Truth" in the State Duma since 2021.
👀 Reviews
Readers engage with Delyagin's works primarily through Russian-language platforms, where his economic analyses draw both supporters and detractors.
What readers liked:
- Clear explanations of complex economic concepts for general audiences
- Detailed analysis of Russia's post-Soviet economic transformation
- Integration of geopolitical context with economic theory
What readers disliked:
- Strong ideological bias in economic arguments
- Limited empirical evidence for some claims
- Repetitive themes across multiple works
Online reviews reflect his polarizing nature. Russian review site LiveLib shows ratings averaging 3.5/5 stars for "Russia After Putin," with readers noting its "thorough research" but "overly pessimistic outlook." His presence on English-language review platforms is minimal, with few ratings on Goodreads or Amazon for translated works.
One Russian reader on LiveLib wrote: "Presents important data but conclusions seem predetermined by ideology." Another noted: "Valuable insights into state economic policy, though analysis sometimes lacks objectivity."
Note: Limited English-language reader reviews available for comprehensive analysis.
📚 Books by Mikhail Delyagin
Russia After Putin - Analysis of potential post-Putin scenarios for Russia and their economic implications, published in 2001.
World Crisis: General Theory of Globalization - Examination of globalization's effects on economic systems and international relations, published in 2003.
Practice of Globalization: Games and Rules of a New Era - Study of practical aspects of globalization and its impact on national economies, published in 2000.
The Return of Depression - Investigation of economic cycles and financial crises in the modern global economy, published in 2009.
Ideologies of Post-Perestroika - Analysis of changing political ideologies in Russia following the collapse of the Soviet Union, published in 2000.
The Path to Russia - Assessment of Russia's economic development strategies and challenges in the modern world, published in 2005.
World Crisis: General Theory of Globalization - Examination of globalization's effects on economic systems and international relations, published in 2003.
Practice of Globalization: Games and Rules of a New Era - Study of practical aspects of globalization and its impact on national economies, published in 2000.
The Return of Depression - Investigation of economic cycles and financial crises in the modern global economy, published in 2009.
Ideologies of Post-Perestroika - Analysis of changing political ideologies in Russia following the collapse of the Soviet Union, published in 2000.
The Path to Russia - Assessment of Russia's economic development strategies and challenges in the modern world, published in 2005.
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