The Wizard of The Kremlin by Guiliano Da Empoli

Vadim Baranov, former advisor to the tsar, has vanished from public life. Wild rumors abound about his whereabouts, from remote monasteries to lavish parties. Unlike many who fade after losing power, Baranov's mystique endures. A rare video captured him laughing, a striking image in a land where smiles are scarce. His story continues to intrigue.