| The Republics and Regions of the Russian Federation: A Guide to Politics, Policies, and Leaders Contributor(s): Orttung, Robert W. (Author), East West Insitute (Author) |
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ISBN: 0765605597 ISBN-13: 9780765605597 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $109.25 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: June 2000 Annotation: Russia is divided into seven federal districts encompassing 89 units -- regions (oblasts), territories (krais), and republics. As central power has weakened, the importance of these units and their local leadership has increased commensurately. This work brings together in one volume all basic political, economic, and demographic data on every territorial unit of the Russian Federation, its local government structure, and electoral history current through the spring 2000 elections and the summer 2000 reorganization. Each entry includes an extensive profile of the president, governor, or prime minister, and an overview of local political trends, policies, economy, and business conditions. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | Reference - Political Science | Political Process - General - Political Science | Comparative Politics |
| Dewey: 914.700 |
| LCCN: 00-20489 |
| Physical Information: 1.71" H x 8.83" W x 11.29" (4.13 lbs) 712 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Russia |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Russia is divided into seven federal districts encompassing 89 units -- regions (oblasts), territories (krais), and republics. As central power has weakened, the importance of these units and their local leadership has increased commensurately. This work brings together in one volume all basic political, economic, and demographic data on every territorial unit of the Russian Federation, its local government structure, and electoral history current through the spring 2000 elections and the summer 2000 reorganization. Each entry includes an extensive profile of the president, governor, or prime minister, and an overview of local political trends, policies, economy, and business conditions. |