Russian Far East

This book is a comprehensive introduction to the contemporary Russian Far East (RFE) and offers an argument about federal relations and power in the state. It is the only easily available, single volume book to examine the RFE in such depth. Chronology Preface List of Tables Map of Russian Far East 1. Introduction 2. History of Demographics of the Russian Far East 3. Of Governors, Oligarchs, and Presidential Envoys: Politics and Society in the RFE 4. Katastroika and Collapse or Barter, Trade, and Potential Wealth? The Economies of the Russian Far East 5. Regional and Foreign Policies: China, Japan and Koreas, and the United States 6. The Military and Military Industrial Complex 7. Conclusion Bibliography Appendices Internet Sites on the Russian Far East Major Industries in the Russian Far East Index