“Jill Dougherty understands Russia—and Putin—better than anyone I know. Over many years as colleagues, I've witnessed her dedication, passion, and personal commitment to understanding the country and its people. This is the fascinating personal story of her Russia.” —Wolf Blitzer, anchor of "The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer"

"My Russia is the extraordinary memoir of a remarkable woman who has focused her professional life on Russia, from her high school days mastering the challenging Russian language, through her years of service as CNN’s Moscow bureau chief. Writing with the grace and passion of the Russian poets and authors she so admires, Dougherty applies her formidable skills as a foreign correspondent to narrate her decades of experience in the Soviet Union and Russia.  She was a witness to many tumultuous moments in history, which she describes in rich, personal detail, including the Kremlin’s brutal invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Her insights on Putin and the system that produced him could not be more timely or compelling." —John J. Sullivan, U.S. Ambassador to the Russian Federation, 2019–2022

"Jill Dougherty’s memoir takes us through one stunning scene after another into those people and events that made the Russia we see today—and made Jill the acclaimed observer that she is. My Russia: What I Saw Inside the Kremlin is absorbing, compelling, personal and insightful. Jill is clear-eyed about Vladimir Putin and other leaders she has seen close-up. But she is also filled with regard for so many of the Russian people she has gotten to know so well." —Scott Simon, host of NPR’s “Weekend Edition Saturday” and one of the hosts of NPR's morning news podcast “Up First”

"In My Russia —  a unique and deeply personal memoir — Jill Dougherty conveys a rare understanding and feel for Russia and her people, drawn from exceptional experiences and vivid personal encounters over the five decades she has spent living and working in the country.  With the eye of a skilled journalist and the ear of a gifted linguist, Jill is equally insightful and compelling in exposing the dark roots of Vladimir Putin’s brutal war against Ukraine as she is in capturing the surprisingly hopeful spirit and essential humanity of the long-suffering Russian people.  For Americans, few challenges in this century will rival the importance and complexity of managing our relationship with Moscow. My Russia is mandatory reading to better understand both the stakes and the opportunities inherent in that challenge.” —John R. Beyrle, U.S. Ambassador to Russia, 2008-2012

“It is certainly not hyperbole for Jill Dougherty to title this book My Russia. She has done more than anyone else to illuminate Russa for the American public over the past 40 years. As she is on the screen, Jill is a warm and wonderful companion leading us through her personal journey from studying in Soviet Leningrad to her final visit to Moscow to cover Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Jill’s book brims with the kind of keen observation and deep personal reflection readers will expect from this veteran CNN Moscow correspondent.” —Dr. Fiona Hill, CMG, Senior Fellow, The Brookings Institution

"We know CNN reporter Jill Dougherty from her penetrating Russia reporting and astute analysis.  In this great read, Dougherty takes us behind the camera, providing insights beyond the headlines on Russia, Putin, and the Russians themselves.  In this highly personal memoir, we also learn a lot about the inspiring woman who broke the news.  A must-read for anyone interested in contemporary Russia." —Marie Yovanovitch, former US Ambassador to Ukraine, Armenia, and Kyrgyzstan

“Jill Dougherty has spent more than 20 years covering the rise of Vladimir Putin. Based in Moscow for CNN, she described herself as a Russophile, but her time covering the Kremlin exposed the barbaric underbelly of an authoritarian system that uses propaganda and violence to suppress dissent and crush the journalists and dissidents who stand in its way. My Russia is required reading for those who want to understand how a strongman can take complete control of a country as vast as Russia in less than a generation and the consequences of ignoring the danger the Kremlin still poses to the world today.” —Jennifer Griffin, Chief National Security Correspondent, Fox News

“Jill Dougherty's magnificent, evocative story of her turbulent years in Moscow for CNN reveals both her appreciation for the Russian people and their culture and her deep dismay at what Putin's Russia has become. Essential reading for anyone seeking to understand Russia today.” —Angela Stent, author of Putin's World: Russia Against the West and with the Rest

“In My Russia, esteemed journalist Jill Dougherty takes readers on an intimate journey through the heart of a nation she has spent more than five decades studying and covering. Weaving together gripping stories of her experiences with deep insights and observations, Dougherty explores the complexities of Russia’s rich culture, tumultuous history, and ever-evolving identity. A fantastic read.” —Clarissa Ward, CNN Chief International Correspondent