| Series |
What everyone needs to know
What everyone needs to know. ^A1093338
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| Contents |
Why the Russian phoenix matters -- Foundations -- Communism -- A new Russia -- Transition within the transition -- A better edition of itself? |
| Abstract |
"The book provides fundamental information about the origins, evolution, and current affairs of the Russian state and society. The story begins with Russia's geographic endowment, proceeds through its experiences as a kingdom and empire, and continues through the USSR's three-quarters of a century, and finally the shocking breakup of that regime a generation ago. Chapters on the failed attempt to reform Communism under Mikhail Gorbachev, the halting steps toward democratization under Boris Yeltsin, and the entrenchment of central controls under Vladimir Putin bring the reader into the contemporary scene and to headline-grabbing events such as Russia's annexation of the Crimean Peninsula from Ukraine and its military intervention in Syria. Drawing on trends within Russia and on ratings and rankings compiled by international organizations, Colton discusses the challenges facing the country--ranging from economic recession to demographic stress, political stagnation, and overextension in foreign policy--and to the realistic options for coping with them."--Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 241-248) and index. |
| Issued in other form | Online version: Colton, Timothy J., 1947- author. Russia. New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2016] 9780199917815 |
| Genre/form | History. |
| LCCN | 2016009579 |
| ISBN | 9780199917808 (hardcover ; alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0199917809 (hardcover ; alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 9780199917792 (pbk. ; alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0199917795 (pbk. ; alk. paper) |
