that as commentaries on economic methodology, particularly the applicability of Western models to Russia. We conclude …

Russia has weathered the global crisis better than initially feared, in part due to its large stimulus package, and is …

The government of Russia and the Russian Orthodox Church (ROC) - the country’s predominant religious group - recently … constitutional secularism in Russia, they do not tell the entire story. As the following article demonstrates, the ROC’s influence is … increasingly evident beyond the realm of domestic policies. The Patriarch today enjoys the ear of Russia’s Foreign Ministry and …

Why are there so few new firms in Russia? This paper provides further insights into the specific Russian business … provide many clues, since in terms of purely formal constraints Russia fares comparatively well. However, a deeper analysis …

The author considers possible policy paths in post-Soviet Russia …