"He's Gone Mad": Putin Purges Absolutely Everyone As He Grows Extremely Paranoid - The Russian Dude

Putin’s Russia has entered a terrifying new stage where no one is safe. What used to be a predictable system of corruption with clear boundaries has collapsed into total chaos. Generals, governors, rectors, oligarchs, theater directors—anyone, regardless of wealth, loyalty, or obscurity—can suddenly be arrested, stripped of property, or publicly humiliated. The old rules are gone. Paranoia is the only rule left.

In this deep dive, we break down how corruption that once acted as a safety net for Russia’s elites has turned into a death sentence. Billions in assets no longer protect oligarchs—they mark them for destruction. Petty bribes worth less than a used smartphone can land rectors in the same prison cells as billionaires. The regime is devouring its own, proving that fear, not money, is now the strongest currency in Moscow.

This purge is not about anti-corruption or justice. It’s a paranoid system feeding on itself, keeping the ruling class in constant insecurity and ensuring no one dares whisper about succession. The ultimate irony? The Kremlin’s own steamroller, once used to crush citizens and opposition, has turned on its drivers. Russia’s elite, once untouchable, are now powerless victims of the very system they built.