Providing a challenging and controversial explanation of the recent events in Russia, this volume examines the causes, processes, and consequences of Russia's political development. Drawing on and criticizing the existing literature, the book shows how the recent Russian experience can cast light on general theories of revolution and comparative political developments. Also, it includes unique interviews with four leaders of the Russian transformation--Mikhail Gorbachev, Alexander Yakovlev, Yegor Gaidar, and Gennadii Burbulis--as well as the personal experience of the authors who were deeply involved in the practical process of Russian transformation.
1. Why Revolutions Happen 2. Revolutions and Economic Growth 3. Preconditions for Revolution in Present-day Russia 4. The Revolutionary Process 5. The Revolutionary Process in Contemporary Russia 6. The Leaders of Russian Revolution Speak 7. The Economic Cycle of Revolution 8. The Economic Cycle of Revolution in Russia Today 9. Economic Problems of Revolution 10. The Russian Experience: Theoretical Interpretation 11. Marx's Theory of Revolution and the Revolutions of the Twentieth Century
Irina Starodubrovskaiais Deputy Director of the Foundation for Enterprises' Restructuring and Financial Institutions.Vladimir Mauis Director of the Russian Government Working Centre for Economic Reform.