The Rebuilding of Greater Russia

Description:

Describes strategies used by President Putin from 2000 onwards to recreate "Greater Russia". It shows the subtlety of the means of control, through creating economic, energy, political and military dependencies. Provides comprehensive coverage of Russia's relations to the former Soviet territories of the CIS countries, including Ukraine and Putin's role in the events surrounding the "Orange Revolution", Belarus and the attempts to form a union, the Caucasus and Russia's role in the various conflicts, Moldova, including the Transdniester conflict, and Central Asia.

subjects: Foreign relations,  Former Soviet republics,  Putin, vladimir vladimirovich, 1952-,  Russia (federation), foreign relations,  Former soviet republics, foreign relations,  Diplomatic relations,  POLITICAL SCIENCE,  Government,  International,  International Relations,  General

People: Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin (1952-)

Places: Former Soviet republics,  Russia (Federation)