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Contents: The crisis of the N.E.P., by Paul Scheffer; The government and the communist party, by Victor Chernov; The politbureau; The new communist bible.

Examines problems that will be inherited by the successor to Russian President Vladimir Putin who is constitutionally barred from seeking a third term. In spite of an expanded economy, lower inflation, & growth in the gross national product, it is contended that Russia's economic performance is not especially impressive when compared to that of many other former Soviet republics. There is more stability in Russia than there was during the 1990's & the budget balance moved from deficit to surplus; however, various analysts have suggested that the recent increase in world fuel prices should have caused an acceleration of economic growth rather than the slowdown that occurred in 2001-06. The impact of the dynamics of the state's institutional capacities on future political & social developments is considered. Special attention is given to the high rate of criminality; the government's monopoly on violence, tax collection, & the issuing of money; & reasons for Putin's continued popularity. Prospects for the future are discussed. Figures. J. Lindroth

1. Introduction -- 2. The Historical Context -- 3. Land and People -- 4. Social Structure and Social Policy -- 5. Politics and Government -- 6. The Economy -- 7. Rights, Freedoms, and Civil Society -- 8. Culture and Media -- 9. Russia and the World -- 10. Conclusion.

Mode of access: Internet. ; Official organ of the Russian Soviet Government Bureau, June 1919-Jan. 1921; of the Friends of Soviet Russia, Feb. 1922-Oct. 1924. ; "Replaced . . . 'The Weekly bulletin of the Bureau of Information of Soviet Russia' . . . first published on March 3, 1919 . . . the last issue (number 13) appearing on the 26th of May.

What do the West's belated plaudits for Putin's gage to the war against terrorism -- the Caucasus as proving-ground for the Hindu Kush -- signify for Russia's future in the world-system? Georgi Derluguian looks at the longue duree, from the Golden Horde to the IMF. Adapted from the source document.