The Future is HistoryThe Future is History by Masha Gessen is a riveting exploration of modern Russias turbulent journey from the fall of the Soviet Union to its current iteration as a formidable, authoritarian state. Spanning several decades, the book meticulously chronicles the lives of four Russians, who were born during the collapse of the USSR, at a time brimming with hopes of democratic reform. Each of these individuals navigates their own unique path, imbued with