Understanding Russia: The Challenges of Transformation

by Marlène Laruelle and Jean Radvanyi

Book Overview

This timely book provides a balanced and comprehensive overview of the geographical, historical, political, cultural, and geostrategic factors that drive Russia today. Russia has long inspired fear in the West, but as the authors argue, Russia is fearful as well. Three decades after the transformations launched by perestroika, multiple ghosts haunt both Russian elites and ordinary citizens, ranging from concerns about territorial challenges, societal...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1538114860
• ISBN13: 9781538114865
• Release Date: August 2018
• Publisher: Rlpg/Galleys
• Length: 184 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.9" x 8.9"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary