Russian agriculture has rebounded from the depths of the 1990s but significant challenges remain. This article documents deficiencies in rural human capital, specifically, a contracting rural labour force, a shortage of skilled workers, and migratory outflow of the rural young. These problems...

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This article analyzes trends in Russian federalism by examining the rise of United Russia as a party of power. For the first time in post-Soviet history, a pro-presidential party of power has been successfully established, both reflecting and facilitating political recentralization. This article...

<p>Abstract Survey data is used to examine the relationship between changes in indicators of poverty and inequality in Russia and the subjective quality of life and mental health of rural residents in that country from 1991 to 2006. The effect of changes in incidences of poverty and inequality on...</p>