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'Usually Russia after the collapse of the Soviet Union is the purview of political scientists, but in this short, smart book Stephen Lovell gives us a history of the catastrophes and resurgences that Russians have experienced since 1989. His account is lively and informed and offers both students and specialists facts and insights that will guide them through the vicissitudes of post-socialism.' - Ronald Grigor Suny, Charles Tilly Professor of Social and Political History, University of Michigan 'Stephen Lovell is an attentive, well-informed historian concerned with one of the most dramatic periods in the modern history of Russia. Without simplification or bias, he describes the decay of the Soviet institutional system and the establishment of new relations between state and society. I would recommend this book to all those who look for non-trivial approaches to understanding the modern world.' - Dr Lev Gudkov, Yuri Levada Analytical Center, Moscow 'A short but acute study of the changes that have swept over the world's largest country since 1989, and perhaps the best starting point to read about it that is now available in English. This is a book that raises the big questions and at least begins to answer them; it should have a wide readership.' - Stephen White, Professor of International Politics, University of Glasgow

'Usually Russia after the collapse of the Soviet Union is the purview of political scientists, but in this short, smart book Stephen Lovell gives us a history of the catastrophes and resurgences that Russians have experienced since 1989. His account is lively and informed and offers both students and specialists facts and insights that will guide them through the vicissitudes of post-socialism.' - Ronald Grigor Suny, Charles Tilly Professor of Social and Political History, University of Michigan 'Stephen Lovell is an attentive, well-informed historian concerned with one of the most dramatic periods in the modern history of Russia. Without simplification or bias, he describes the decay of the Soviet institutional system and the establishment of new relations between state and society. I would recommend this book to all those who look for non-trivial approaches to understanding the modern world.' - Dr Lev Gudkov, Yuri Levada Analytical Center, Moscow 'A short but acute study of the changes that have swept over the world's largest country since 1989, and perhaps the best starting point to read about it that is now available in English. This is a book that raises the big questions and at least begins to answer them; it should have a wide readership.' - Stephen White, Professor of International Politics, University of Glasgow '... striking stories about how ordinary Russians survived the disasters of the 1990s. The best part of the book is the chapter on Russia's war in Chechnya...this chapter tells a story too often ignored in the West.' - Pete Glatter, honorary research fellow at the University of Wolverhampton, and a specialist in the history and politics of Russia and the former Soviet Union 'This book certainly lives up to the aim of the series to provide lively and accessible ... introductions to the contemporary politics and history ' 'Marked by a sharp eye for detail and intelligent observation...Lovell has a firm grasp of detail and understands the dynamics of Russian development'. - Richard Sakwa, University of Kent, Slavic Review

'Usually Russia after the collapse of the Soviet Union is the purview of political scientists, but in this short, smart book Stephen Lovell gives us a history of the catastrophes and resurgences that Russians have experienced since 1989. His account is lively and informed and offers both students and specialists facts and insights that will guide them through the vicissitudes of post-socialism.' Ronald Grigor Suny, University of Michigan 'Stephen Lovell is an attentive, well-informed historian concerned with one of the most dramatic periods in the modern history of Russia. Without simplification or bias, he describes the decay of the Soviet institutional system and the establishment of new relations between state and society. I would recommend this book to all those who look for non-trivial approaches to understanding the modern world.' Lev Gudkov, Yuri Levada Analytical Center 'A short but acute study of the changes that have swept over the world's largest country since 1989, and perhaps the best starting point to read about it that is now available in English. This is a book that raises the big questions and at least begins to answer them; it should have a wide readership.' Stephen White, University of Glasgow '... striking stories about how ordinary Russians survived the disasters of the 1990s. The best part of the book is the chapter on Russia's war in Chechnya...this chapter tells a story too often ignored in the West.' Pete Glatter, University of Wolverhampton 'Marked by a sharp eye for detail and intelligent observation...Lovell has a firm grasp of detail and understands the dynamics of Russian development.' Richard Sakwa, University of Kent

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Stephen Lovell is the author of The Russian Reading Revolution: Print Culture in the Soviet and Post-Soviet Eras (2000) and the prize-winning Summerfolk: A History of the Dacha, 1710-2000 (2003). He has written widely on topics in Russian social and cultural history.

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