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Petrostate: Putin, Power, And The New Russia
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In The Aftermath Of The Financial Collapse Of August 1998, It Looked As If Russia'S Day As A Superpower Had Come And Gone. That It Should Recover And Reassert Itself After Less Than A Decade Is Nothing Short Of An Economic And Political Miracle.Based On Extensive Research, Including Several Interviews With Vladimir Putin, This Revealing Book Chronicles Russia'S Dramatic Reemergence On The World Stage, Illuminating The Key Reason For Its Rebirth: The Use Of Its Everexpanding Energy Wealth To Reassert Its Traditional Great Power Ambitions. In His Deft, Informative Narrative, Marshall Goldman Traces How This Has Come To Be, And How Russia Is Using Its Oilbased Power As A Lever In World Politics. The Book Provides An Informative Overview Of Oil In Russia, Traces Vladimir Putin'S Determined Effort To Reign In The Upstart Oil Oligarchs Who Had Risen To Power In The Postsoviet Era, And Describes Putin'S Efforts To Renationalize And Refashion Russia'S Industries Into State Companies And His Vaunted National Champions Corporations Like Gazprom, Largely Owned By The State, Who Do The Bidding Of The State. Goldman Shows How Russia Paid Off Its International Debt And Has Gone On To Accumulate The World'S Third Largest Holdings Of Foreign Currency Reservesall By Becoming The World'S Largest Producer Of Petroleum And The World'S Second Largest Exporter. Today, Vladimir Putin And His Cohort Have Stabilized The Russian Economy And Recentralized Power In Moscow, And Fossil Fuels (Oil And Natural Gas) Have Made It All Possible.The Story Of Oil And Gas In Russia Is A Tale Of Discovery, Intrigue, Corruption, Wealth, Misguidance, Greed, Patronage, Nepotism, And Power. Marshall Goldman Tells This Story With Panache, As Only One Of The World'S Leading Authorities On Russia Could.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Petrostate: Putin, Power, and the New Russia'? A: The book focuses on Russia's economic and political resurgence following the financial collapse of 1998, particularly emphasizing the role of energy wealth in this recovery.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Petrostate' is Marshall Goldman, a recognized authority on Russian affairs.
- Q: What insights does the book provide about Vladimir Putin? A: The book includes extensive research and interviews with Vladimir Putin, detailing his strategies to centralize power and manage the oil industry in Russia.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Petrostate'? A: The book contains 256 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'Petrostate' published? A: The book was published on May 27, 2008.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: This book is categorized under Economic Conditions.
- Q: Does the book cover Russia's oil industry? A: Yes, the book provides an overview of the oil industry in Russia and its significance in the country's economy and politics.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'Petrostate'? A: The book explores themes of discovery, intrigue, corruption, wealth, and power related to Russia's energy resources.