Rise Of Russia

Putin and the Rise of Russia by Michael Stuermer יצא לאור
עי הוצאת Pegasus English Books An expert contemporary
analysis of Vladimir Putin his policies and his key role
in shaping a resurgent Russias new role in world affairs.
When the Soviet Union collapsed the world was left
wondering about its destiny. In spite of the losses
incurred Russia is still a power with vast military
inventories and an energy giant whose oil reserves will
last at present rates of exploitation for more than 30
years and with natural gas for more than 180 years.
Questions abound as to what constitutes Russia’s national
interest; especially now as a result of the conflict in
South Ossetia. With Vladimir Putin no longer President
many Russians fear instability and insecurity. But the
outside world too keeps wondering what will happen next.
It is a defining moment for Russia with far-reaching
implications for the rest of the world. Michael Stuermer
has observed at close quarters the former president as he
steered his country out of the chaos of the post-Yeltsin
years. His authoritative new history of modern Russia
considers the future for a country striving to be once
again a great power with global reach. 26 b&w
illustrations.