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Explore the living history of Russia today through clear, data-driven analysis that connects past forces to present realities.
This edition offers a concise, readable survey of how geography, economy, and culture have shaped modern Russia. It aims to demystify the country by presenting facts, figures, and context in a way that’s accessible to readers new to the topic as well as to curious travelers of history.
- Illustrations of how the vast plain and climate influenced social and political development
- Inside look at state finances, budgets, and the growth of the public debt
- Discussion of bureaucracy and its role in governance and everyday life
- Snapshots of Russian cultural life, including music and notable figures, to illuminate the era
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a detailed introduction to Russia, providing a concise history and illuminating the forces that have shaped the nation. The author delves into the geological past of the vast Russian plain and the region's climatic conditions, emphasizing their influence on Russian society, culture, and the diverse ethnic groups that have settled there over the centuries. The book explores the impact of Scandinavian, Mongol, and European colonizers and the intermingling of Finno-Ugric tribes and Slavic people in the formation of the Russian nation. It concludes by analyzing the complexities of race and national identity in the context of Russian history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780243480432_0
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