The Newly Independent States of Eurasia - Handbook of Former Soviet Republics, 2nd Edition

This new edition features up-to-date statistical profiles of each of the republics that emerged after the collapse of the Soviet Union, covering demography, government, education, economics, geography, and communications, based on the most recent and reliable sources available. Each profile is followed by a succinct summary of that country's geography and history, a map, and an analysis of its current political, cultural, and economic issues. The book also contains general maps of various regions, a detailed glossary, extensive bibliographies, and a thoroughly cross-referenced index.

List of contents

List of Mapsvii
Prefaceix
Introductory Remarks by Sergei A. Arutiunovxiii
PART ONE: THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION
Introduction3
Bibliography4
Statistical Profile7
European Russia11
History and Description11
Contemporary Issues19
Siberia and the Russian Far East29
History and Description29
Contemporary Issues36
PART TWO: BELARUS, MOLDOVA, AND UKRAINE
Introduction45
Bibliography46
Belarus48
Statistical Profile48
History and Description51
Contemporary Issues53
Moldova61
Statistical Profile61
History and Description63
Contemporary Issues65
Ukraine73
Statistical Profile73
History and Description75
Contemporary Issues80
PART THREE: TRANSCAUCASIA
Introduction91
Bibliography92
Armenia94
Statistical Profile94
History and Description97
Contemporary Issues101
Azerbaijan106
Statistical Profile106
History and Description109
Contemporary Issues112
Georgia120
Statistical Profile120
History and Description123
Contemporary Issues126
PART FOUR: CENTRAL ASIA
Introduction135
Bibliography136
Kazakhstan138
Statistical Profile138
History and Description141
Contemporary Issues144
Kyrgyzstan151
Statistical Profile151
History and Description154
Contemporary Issues156
Tajikistan162
Statistical Profile162
History and Description165
Contemporary Issues167
Turkmenistan174
Statistical Profile174
History and Description177
Contemporary Issues179
Uzbekistan184
Statistical Profile184
History and Description187
Contemporary Issues189
Afterword197
Glossary199
Index207
LIST OF MAPS
The Russian Federation6
European Russia12
Siberia and the Russian Far East30
Belarus, Moldova, and Ukraine47
Belarus50
Moldova64
Ukraine76
Transcaucasia93
Armenia96
Azerbaijan108
Georgia122
Central Asia137
Kazakhstan140
Kyrgyzstan153
Tajikistan164
Turkmenistan176
Uzbekistan186

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Stephen K. Batalden, Sandra L. Batalden

Product details

• Authors: Stephen K. Batalden, Batalden Sandra L., Batalden Stephen K.
• Publisher: Bloomsbury
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: from age 12
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 16.04.1997
• EAN: 9780897749404
• ISBN: 978-0-89774-940-4
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories; Cultural Studies, Economics, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Economics / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Reference, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / Cultural & Social, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Reference, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Reference, Politics & government, Reference works, Politics and government, Former Soviet Union, USSR (Europe), USSR, Soviet Union, POLITICAL SCIENCE / World / Russian & Soviet, Geography and World Cultures