Russia After the Fall

ISBN-13: 9780870031984 / Angielski / Miękka / 2002 / 288 str.

Andrew C. Kuchins; Jessica T. Mathews

Opis

Russia's first decade after the collapse of the Soviet Union has been simultaneously tumultuous and transformative. For most of the 1990s the Russian economy was in free fall, the legal system in absentia, and the majority of citizens engaged primarily in survival efforts. Not surprisingly, the former superpower also struggled to adapt to its greatly diminished means and status. This is a collection of essays by international experts on Russian politics, economics, society, and foreign and security policy. The volume is comprehensive in its coverage of key topics as well as reflective of contemporary debates on developments in Russia. The essays provide retrospective analyses of how Russia has fared in its reform efforts and a prospective look at the challenges ahead. The book should be of interest to scholars, students, and a general audience seeking to better understand where Russia has been and where it is going.