Russia After Yeltsin Vladimir M Tikhomirov by Vladimir M Tikhomirov 9781138703711, 1138703710 instant download after payment.

This study attempts to present a broad picture of political, economic and social developments in Russia at the start of the 21st century. The book gives a comprehensive overview of the legacy of the Yeltsin era and attempts to outline major limitations and policy choices that the new Russian president is facing. The book contains an in-depth and detailed analysis of power struggles in Russia, the background of Vladimir Putin's rise to the presidency, the role of oligarchs and other pressure groups in modern Russia. The study also focuses on economic, social and financial developments in Russia, and gives an overview of current and possible future directions of Russian foreign, military and security policies, as well as its current level of development vis-.-vis other countries. The book also contains a theoretical discussion of problems of transition, the future of presidency and the prospects of democratization in Russia.