"Russia is back as a major force in global politics, but what does this mean? In this erudite and balanced study, renowned Russia scholar Richard Sakwa explores the current debates on Russia, placing them into historical context and outlining the fundamental challenges currently facing the country" -- Provided by publisher.
CONTENT
Introduction: Multiple pasts and many futures -- Getting Russia right -- Power and ideas -- Economy and development -- State, people and the future -- Making Russia great again -- Russia's futures -- Conclusion: Russia as challenger and challenged.
Russia (Federation) -- Politics and government -- 1991-
