Russia in Search of its Future - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0521482607 ISBN 13: 9780521482608

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 1995

Synopsis

Russia's renewal since the collapse of communism has proved extraordinarily disturbed, marked by escalating conflict between President Yeltsin and the Congress of People's Deputies inherited from the Soviet era. This culminated in insurrection and violence on the streets, and when the main rebels were given amnesty in February 1994, the situation remained as uncertain as ever. The contributors to this book analyze a Russia that is searching for its future amid a maelstrom of complex forces--political, economic, sociocultural, and international. They examine each of these elements of Russia's situation and investigate the role that each may play in shaping Russia's fortunes into the next century. Their overall conclusion is that, whatever the exact shape of the future, it will be determined both by elements embedded over many generations, and the influence of seven decades of communist rule.

About this title

Book Description

Marked by escalating conflicts, insurrection and street violence, the status of Russia's renewal since the collapse of communism remains uncertain. These contributions analyze a Russia searching for its future amid a maelstrom of complex forces--political, economic, sociocultural, and international.

About the Author

Amin Saikal is professor of political science and director of the Centre for Arab and Islamic Studies (Middle East and Central Asia) at the Australian National University. His recent books include "Islam and the West: Conflict or Cooperation?" and "Modern Afghanistan: A History of Struggle and Survival."

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 1995
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521482607
• ISBN 13: 9780521482608
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 251
• Editor: Saikal Amin, Maley William