The Republics and Regions of the Russian Federation: A Guide to the Politics, Policies and Leaders: A Guide to the Politics, Policies and Leaders

by East West Insitute and Robert W. Orttung

Russia is divided into seven federal districts encompassing 89 units -- regions (oblasts), territories (krais), and republics. As central power has weakened, the importance of these units and their local leadership has increased commensurately.

This work brings together in one volume all basic political, economic, and demographic data on every territorial unit of the Russian Federation, its local government structure, and electoral history...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0765605597
• ISBN13: 9780765605597
• Release Date: June 2000
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 712 Pages
• Weight: 4.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.7" x 8.8" x 11.3"