russia (federation)

Covers the history of Russia, from the origins of the Kievan State to the Russian Federation since 1991.

Chronicles the life and career of Russian leader Vladimir Putin.

A history of Russia, from its founding in the waning years of the tenth century to its resurgence of wealth and power in the early years of the twenty-first, tracing the conundrums of modern Russia to their roots in its troubled past.

Contains eighteen essays in which the authors debate the implications of NATO enlargement, arguing that bringing nations such as the Czech Republic, Hungary, and Poland into the alliance could prove to be a disaster for the U.S.

Explores how the culture, people, government, and traditions of Russia have changed in the years since the fall of Communism.

Provides a report on Russia's progress in creating a market economy in the 1990s, evaluates the impact of the crash of August 1998, and discusses the prospects for an economic recovery in Russia in the twenty-first century.