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Palms' material is essential for researching Russian markets, industry, resources, and politics. Dr. Palms understands Russian politics, business and culture in astounding depth. He has spent nine years in full time engagement with Russia, and taught at the Moscow Management School, Leningrad Management School and Russian Academy of Science in Vladivostok. The U.S. Ambassador to Russia, and Prime Minister Anatoli Borisovich Chubais. He maintains contact with Russia's 89 regions and has been advisor to Mayors of the larger cities.