Modern Russia

By Jeremy Tasch

Ten years after the United States attempted to "reset" its relationship with Russia, American and Russian relations remain fragile and incomplete, and--by some accounts--are deteriorating politically. Yet however challenging understanding Russia may be, the country is unquestionably an indispensable partner in the responsible stewardship of the global environment and in the maintenance of a safe and peaceful world. This volume synthesizes Russia's complex history, culture, environment, and politics in such a manner that readers following current events concerning Russia will be better prepared not only to answer what is happening in Russia but also to explain why.

Sixteen narrative chapters, structured into general overviews and topical entries, cover Russia's geography, history, government, economy, education system, cuisine, literature, art, popular culture, and more. Each entry concludes with Further Readings and cross-references. Sidebars, a timeline, and numerous appendices round out the work. This new addition to the Understanding Modern Nations series addresses a breadth of topics and depth of information that both curious readers and more advanced specialists will find of interest and assistance, whether reading for pleasure or using for research.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1610698371
• ISBN13: 9781610698375
• Release Date: November 2019
• Publisher: ABC-CLIO
• Length: 396 Pages