Throughout history, strong-willed Russian autocrats have rescued their country from foreign domination, disorder, and possible chaos, often using the cruelest means to achieve their ends. Gorbachev tried to implement socialism with a human face in the Soviet Union, but failed. In the early 1990s, once again, Russia needed a strong hand to pull it out of chaos. In August 1991 Boris Yeltin emerged as such a leader, but unlike earlier strong leaders, he was determined to pull Russia out of the Communist morass and affect his country's integration with Western democracies through democratic means.
Felkay carefully analyzes the impact of Yeltsin on the newly evolving relationship between Russia and the Western democracies. But separating the process of formulating foreign and domestic policies would be impossible. From the onset, Yeltsin kept both reins of decision-making firmly in hand. Accordingly, Felkay assesses Yeltsin's effectiveness in moving his country toward democracy and a market economy, and he shows the ups and downs of his pro-Western foreign policies. This book provides an important analysis for scholars, students, and other researchers involved with Russian studies, international relations, and comparative politics.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
ANDREW FELKAY is Professor of Russian Studies at Kutztown University. Among his earlier publications are Out of Russian Orbit (Greenwood Press, 1997) and Hungary and the USSR, 1956-1988 (Greenwood Press, 1989).
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Shipping:
FREE
Within U.S.A.
Book Description Condition: Brand New. New. US edition. Expediting shipping for all USA and Europe orders excluding PO Box. Excellent Customer Service. Seller Inventory # ABEOCT23-60549
Book Description Condition: New. Brand New Original US Edition.We Ship to PO BOX Address also. EXPEDITED shipping option also available for faster delivery.This item may ship from the US or other locations in India depending on your location and availability. Seller Inventory # ABTR-251198
Book Description Condition: New. Brand New Original US Edition. Customer service! Satisfaction Guaranteed. This item may ship from the US or our Overseas warehouse depending on your location and stock availability. We Ship to PO BOX Location also. Seller Inventory # ABRR-251198
Book Description Condition: New. pp. 270 Index. Seller Inventory # 263120367
Book Description Condition: New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! 1.19. Seller Inventory # Q-0275965384
Book Description Condition: New. pp. 270 9:B&W 6 x 9 in or 229 x 152 mm Case Laminate on Creme w/Gloss Lam. Seller Inventory # 5776176
Book Description Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 822577-n
Book Description Condition: New. PRINT ON DEMAND Book; New; Fast Shipping from the UK. No. book. Seller Inventory # ria9780275965389_lsuk
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: new. This item is printed on demand. Seller Inventory # 9780275965389
Book Description Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 822577-n