Return to Putin's Russia

Download or read book Return to Putin's Russia written by Stephen K. Wegren and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2013 with total page 341 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in a thoroughly revised, expanded, and updated edition, this classic text provides the most authoritative and current analysis available of the challenges facing Putin as he resumes the presidency. Leading scholars explore the daunting domestic and international problems confronting Russia today. Evaluating the regime s continued efforts to rebuild a country once on the verge of collapse, the contributors consider a comprehensive array of economic, political, foreign policy, and social issues. Clearly written and organized, this text is an indispensable guide for anyone wanting to understand Russia today."