Developments in Politics

The 9th iteration of this go-to textbook on contemporary Russian politics offers comprehensive and critical discussion of the country''s most recent developments, providing substantive coverage of the key areas in domestic and foreign Russian politics. Ranging from established topics such as executive leadership, parties and elections, to newer issues of national identity, protest, and Russia and Greater Eurasia, it reflects the changing nature of Russian politics in a globalising world defined by ever-shifting balances of power.

Building on the success of previous versions, Developments in Russian Politics 9 is an established text for modules on Russian politics. Its chapters can also be used as standalone or supplementary reading at various points throughout courses on comparative government and politics. Accessibly written, and compiled by an international team of specialists, it will appeal to both undergraduate and postgraduate students from across the world.

New to this Edition:
- A refreshed author team with seven out of 16 new contributors
- All existing chapters are thoroughly revised or written anew to take stock of the latest developments
- Includes chapters by new contributors, as well as chapters on new topics by previous contributors to reflect the changing nature of Russian politics