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Reprinted in: Far Eastern Econ R 23:3-6 Jl 4 '57.

Intro -- Contents -- Preface -- Introduction -- Political Control of Economic Activity -- Paths to Efficient Ownership -- The Russian Privatization Program -- Results of Russian rivatization -- From Privatization to Restructuring -- Conclusion -- Index.

Russia has become increasingly assertive in its foreign relations with surrounding states—especially toward those states that were formerly part of the Soviet Union. Although much attention has been paid to the Russian reassertion in the near abroad, very little work has been done on how the citizens of former Soviet states see their state's place in the world, particularly relative to Russia. Although Russia may view the former Soviet states as its potential "clients," there is considerable variation in how the citizens of these states view their role in the world and, by definition, their relationship to Russia. Role theory provides a useful framework for evaluating the reaction of these states to Russia's reassertion of power. These countries represent opportune cases to examine the evolution of national role conceptions in new states, and how these conceptions are affected by these countries' relationships with Russia, China, and the West. This article provides an explanation as to why citizens of some states differ from others in their role conceptions. We offer a novel theoretical explanation that accounts for variation in roles, based on each country's historic relationship with Russia, its emerging relationship with the West and China, and domestic ethnopolitical conditions.

"This classic text provides an authoritative and current analysis of contemporary Russia. Leading scholars explore the daunting domestic and international problems Russia confronts, considering a comprehensive array of economic, political, foreign policy, and social issues"--

This article deals with the contradiction between current Russian cultural tradition - orientation at survival of isolated individuals looking for solutions to present-day problems and lacking a clear vision of what the future will bring - and the necessity to switch Russia to the innovative development path based on transformation of the presently inflexible institutional system.