Russian government and politics : comparative government and politics /
Shiraev, Eric,1960-
Basingstoke ; New York : Palgrave Macmillan,
2010.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Studying Russian government and politics -- The roots: the Russian empire and the Soviet Union -- The Soviet transformation, 1985-91 -- The executive branch -- The legislative branch -- The judicial branch and justice administration -- Political parties -- Presidential and parliamentary elections -- Political communications and mobilization -- Economic and business policies -- Social policies: health, education, and housing -- Foreign policy -- Defense and security policies -- Summary and conclusions.
Politics, Practical