Since the last edition, the political and economic situation in Russia has changed significantly; this third edition covers recent and past events. Looking at a country that was one of thesuperpowers in the cold war, this volume explores the history, social conditions, environmental problems, and political and economic changes in Russia.
Since the last edition, the political and economic situation in Russia has changed significantly; this third edition covers recent and past events. Looking at a country that was one of thesuperpowers in the cold war, this volume explores the history, social conditions, environmental problems, and political and economic changes in Russia.
Examines the people, religion, daily life, politics, culture, history, and geography of Russia, emphasizing its transition, since 1991, from a communist to a free nation.