The author of the book is a tireless and successful hunter of Power, that always elusive substance that peoples willingly curse, but cannot do without. What is the secret of power and what does it represent? Rifat Shaikhutdinov helps the reader to master the terminology within which real power and politics in the West are understood: “biopower”, “symbolic power”, “soft technologies of power”, “communication codes”, “ intentions", "orientation of consciousness" and others. The book is intended for those who want to understand the nature and habits of the Russian government. Happy hunting! The author is an unwearying and successful seeker of Power. This perpetually floating substance is readily cursed by peoples that nevertheless can not dispense with it altogether. What is the mystery of power and what is its constitution?Rifat Shaikhutdinov helps the reader to master the nomenclative array that represents a framework for understanding real power and politics in the West: “biopower”, “symbolic power”, “soft power technologies” ", "communication codes", "intentions", "consciousness orientation" and others. The book is meant for those who wish to puzzle out the nature and ethos of Russian power. Happy pursuit!