13th Edition

The Territories of the Russian Federation 2012

Edited By Europa Publications Copyright 2012
    340 Pages
    by Routledge

    This excellent reference source brings together hard-to-find information on the eighty-three constituent units of the Russian Federation.

    The introduction examines the Russian Federation as a whole, focusing on the evolution of the relationship between the central state and the regions, followed by a chronology, demographic and economic statistics, and a review of the Federal Government.

    The second section comprises territorial surveys, with a chapter on each of Russia’s federal subjects, each of which includes a current map. The third section comprises a select bibliography of books. The fourth section features a series of indexes, listing the territories alphabetically, by Federal Okrug and Economic Area. Users will also find a gazetteer of selected alternative and historic names, and a list of the territories abolished, created or reconstituted in the post-Soviet period.

    Part 1: Introduction. The Rise and Fall of Regionalism in Russia. Chronology of Russia. Statistics. The Government of the Russian Federation. Part 2: Territorial Surveys. Central Federal Okrug. North-Western Federal Okrug. Southern Federal Okrug. North Caucasus Federal Okrug. Volga Federal Okrug. Urals Federal Okrug. Siberian Federal Okrug. Far Eastern Federal Okrug. Part 3: Select Bibliography. Part 4: Indexes

    Biography

    Dr J. Paul Goode is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Oklahoma.

    Dr Inga Saikkonen is a Stipendiary Lecturer at University College, Oxford.

    'University libraries catering for courses in international relations, economics, comparative politics, etc. should definitely consider acquiring this book.' - Reference Reviews

    'I don't know of any other information source which describes this important country in such a compact and up-to-date fashion.'- Reference Reviews