Hidden details of Putin’s private life show his ‘real worldview,’ new book claims

It is Putin’s behavior away from the cameras that speaks much more about his real worldview than speeches.

Eh, dunno, to me his speeches absolutely feel like extension of that "private person" - inconsistencies, constant lies, referring to such pillars of Russian culture as "Brat 2" movie (IMO quite disgusting crime movie, that is, however very beloved by Russians). His affairs were kind of an open secret, and rather contributing to "macho persona", because he's actually a little botox gnome with lots of complexes, trying really hard to compensate them.

Respect for authors though for taking the risks and compiling that knowledge.

I'm sorry, someone's private life kinda' ceases to be relevant to one's character if one becomes and acts like a literal tyrant in public...

Clickbait: the Book.