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20th ed. : 2020 ISBN 9780367175115
Description
Europa's comprehensive survey of Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asia.
General Survey
Leading authorities on the region analyze topics of regional importance.
Country Surveys
Chapters on each country, containing:
- essays on its recent history and economy, and a chronology of events
- an extensive statistical survey of economic indicators
- a comprehensive directory of the most significant political, commercial and cultural institutions
- a bibliography of books concerned with the country's history, politics and economy
- detailed coverage of the self-proclaimed secessionist territories of the region, including, for the first time, chronologies of events.
Who's Who in Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asia
- biographical information on more than 150 leading political figures in the region
Regional Information
- a directory of major international organizations and research institutes concerned with the region
- select bibliographies of books and periodicals.
Table of Contents
Part 1: General SurveyPart 2: Country Surveys Sections on geography, history, chronology and economy, as well as statistical surveys, directories and bibliographies for each country. Part 3: Who's Who of Eastern Europe, Russian and Central AsiaPart 4: Regional Information Regional Organizations. Research Institutes. Select Bibliography (Books). Select Bibliography (Periodicals). Index of Regional Organizations
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6th ed. : 2006 ISBN 9781857433166
Description
Extensive coverage of the political, economic and social affairs of the region. This impartial up-to-date survey of the countries and territories that make up the region includes:
* over 700 pages of current political, economic and social affairs
* incisive analysis by acknowledged experts
* the latest statistics on the major economic indicators and population
* invaluable directory material.
General Survey
* Leading authorities on the region analyse topics of regional importance including: International Relations of Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States; Politics of Energy in the Caspian Sea Region; Militant Islam in Central Asia and the Caucasus; The Economics of the Commonwealth of Independent States; Russia's New Federalism; Poverty and Social Welfare in the Commonwealth of Independent States; Trends in Religious Policy; Organized Crime in the Russian Federation and the CIS and Environmental Degradation: Past Roots, Present Transition and Future Hopes.
Country Surveys
Individual chapters on every country containing:
* An introductory survey, containing essays on the geography, recent history and economy of each country, which includes a map and full chronology
* An extensive statistical survey of economic indicators, which include area and population, health and welfare, agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, media and education.
* A full directory containing names, addresses, contact numbers and e-mail and internet addresses for the following areas: the constitution, the government, legislature, local government, political organizations, diplomatic representation, the judiciary, religion, the media, finance, trade and industry, transport, tourism, culture, education, social welfare, the environment and defence
* A useful bibliography, providing sources for further research.
Political Profiles
* Biographical details on the leading figures in the region.
Regional Information
* Detailed information on the following: regional organizations; research institutes; a select periodicals bibliography and a select books bibliography.
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7th ed. : 2007 ISBN 9781857433784
Description
Extensive coverage of the political, economic and social affairs of the region. This impartial up-to-date survey of the countries and territories that make up the region includes:
* incisive analysis by acknowledged experts
* the latest statistics on the major economic indicators and population
* invaluable directory material.
General Survey
* Leading authorities on the region analyse topics of regional importance including: International Relations of Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States; Politics of Energy in the Caspian Sea Region; Militant Islam in Central Asia and the Caucasus; The Economics of the Commonwealth of Independent States; Russia's New Federalism; Poverty and Social Welfare in the Commonwealth of Independent States; Trends in Religious Policy; Organized Crime in the Russian Federation and the CIS and Environmental Degradation: Past Roots, Present Transition and Future Hopes.
Country Surveys
Individual chapters on every country containing:
* An introductory survey, containing essays on the geography, recent history and economy of each country, which includes a map and full chronology
* An extensive statistical survey of economic indicators, which include area and population, health and welfare, agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, media and education.
* A full directory containing names, addresses, contact numbers and e-mail and internet addresses for the following areas: the constitution, the government, legislature, local government, political organizations, diplomatic representation, the judiciary, religion, the media, finance, trade and industry, transport, tourism, culture, education, social welfare, the environment and defence
* A useful bibliography, providing sources for further research.
Political Profiles
* Biographical details on the leading figures in the region.
Regional Information
* Detailed information on the following: regional organizations; research institutes; a select periodicals bibliography and a select books bibliography.
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8th ed. : 2008 ISBN 9781857434248
Description
Extensive coverage of the political, economic and social affairs of the region. This impartial up-to-date survey of the countries and territories that make up the region includes:
* incisive analysis by acknowledged experts
* the latest statistics on the major economic indicators and population
* invaluable directory material.
General Survey
* leading authorities on the region analyse topics of regional importance including: An Economic Survey of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS); International Relations of Russia and the CIS; The Politics of Energy in the Caspian Sea Region; Uneven Progress towards Democracy in the Region; Poverty and Social Welfare; Organized Crime; The Politics of Water in Central Asia; and Environmental Degradation.
Country Surveys
Individual chapters on every country containing:
* an introductory survey, containing essays on the geography, recent history and economy of each country, which includes a map and full chronology
* an extensive statistical survey of economic indicators, which include area and population, health and welfare, agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, media and education.
* a full directory containing names, addresses, contact numbers and e-mail and internet addresses for the following areas: the constitution, the government, legislature, local government, political organizations, diplomatic representation, the judiciary, religion, the media, finance, trade and industry, transport, tourism, culture, education, social welfare, the environment and defence
* a useful bibliography, providing sources for further research.
Who's Who in Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asia
* biographical details on more than 160 of the leading political figures in the region.
Regional Information
* detailed information on the following: regional organizations; research institutes; a select periodicals bibliography and a select books bibliography.
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9th ed. : 2009 ISBN 9781857434736
Description
Extensive coverage of the political, economic and social affairs of the region. This impartial up-to-date survey of the countries and territories that make up the region includes:
incisive analysis by acknowledged experts
the latest statistics on the major economic indicators and population
invaluable directory material.
General Survey
leading authorities on the region analyse topics of regional importance including: An Economic Survey of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS); International Relations of Russia and the CIS; Separatism and Islamist Militancy in the North Caucasus; The Politics of Energy in the Caspian Sea Region; Poverty and Social Welfare; The Politics of Water in Central Asia; and Environmental Degradation.
Country Surveys
Individual chapters on every country containing:
an introductory survey, containing essays on the geography, recent history and economy of each country, which includes a map and chronology
an extensive statistical survey of economic indicators, which include area and population, health and welfare, agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, media and education
a full directory containing names, addresses, contact numbers and e-mail and internet addresses for the following areas: the constitution, the government, legislature, local government, political organizations, diplomatic representation, the judiciary, religion, the media, finance, trade and industry, transport, tourism, culture, education, social welfare, the environment and defence
in-depth coverage of autonomous, sovereign and separatist territories, including comprehensive information on the constituent units of the Russian Federation
a bibliography, providing sources for further research.
Who's Who in Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asia
biographical details of more than 160 of the leading political figures in the region.
Regional Information
detailed information on the following: regional organizations; research institutes; a select periodicals bibliography and a select books bibliography.
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10th ed. : 2010 ISBN 9781857435313
Description
Extensive coverage of the political, economic and social affairs of the region. This impartial up-to-date survey of the countries and territories that make up the region includes:
incisive analysis by acknowledged experts
the latest statistics on the major economic indicators and population
invaluable directory material.
General Survey
leading authorities on the region analyze topics of regional importance including: An Economic Survey of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS); International Relations of Russia and the CIS; The Politics of Energy in the Caspian Sea Region; Poverty and Social Welfare; The Politics of Water in Central Asia; and Environmental Degradation.
Country Surveys
Individual chapters on every country containing:
an introductory survey, containing essays on the geography, recent history and economy of each country, which includes a map and chronology
an extensive statistical survey of economic indicators, which include area and population, health and welfare, agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, media and education.
a full directory containing names, addresses, and contact details for the following areas: the constitution, the government, legislature, local government, political organizations, diplomatic representation, the judiciary, religion, the media, finance, trade and industry, transport, tourism, culture, education, social welfare, the environment and defence
in-depth coverage of autonomous, sovereign and separatist territories, including comprehensive information on the constituent units of the Russian Federation.
a bibliography, providing sources for further research.
Who's Who in Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asia
biographical details of more than 160 of the leading political figures in the region.
Regional Information
detailed information on the following: regional organizations; research institutes; a select periodicals bibliography and a select books bibliography.
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11th ed. : 2011 ISBN 9781857435696
Description
A comprehensive survey of the countries and territories of Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asia, providing expert analysis and commentary and including up-to-date statistical and directory material.
General Survey
leading authorities on the region analyze topics of regional importance, including: the impact of the international economic crisis on Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asia, the international relations of the countries of the region, environmental degradation, the politics of energy in the Caspian Sea region, the politics of water in Central Asia and poverty and social welfare.
Country Surveys
Individual chapters on every country incorporating:
an introductory survey, containing essays on the geography, recent history and economy of each country, including a map and chronology
an extensive statistical survey of economic indicators, covering area and population, health and welfare, agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, media and education
a summary of the constitution
a directory containing names, addresses, and contact details for the following areas: the government, legislature, local government, political organizations, diplomatic representation, the judiciary, religion, the media, finance, trade and industry, transport, tourism, culture, social welfare, the environment, defence and education
in-depth coverage of autonomous, sovereign and separatist territories, including Abkhazia, Nagornyi Karabakh, Transnistria and South Ossetia, and comprehensive information on each of the 83 constituent units of the Russian Federation
a bibliography, providing sources for further research.
Who's Who in Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asia
biographical details of more than 160 of the leading political figures in the region.
Regional Information
detailed information on the following: regional organizations; research institutes; a select periodicals bibliography and a select books bibliography.
Table of Contents
Part 1: General Survey. The Reassessment of History in Post-Soviet Russia. International Relations of Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asia. Poverty and Social Welfare in Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asia. Asia and the Post-Soviet Space. Politics of Energy in the Caspian Sea Region. Politics of Water in Post-Soviet Central Asia. Environmental Degradation: Past Roots, Present Transition and Future Hopes. Part 2: Country Surveys. Armenia. Azerbaijan. Belarus. Georgia. Kazakhstan. Kyrgyzstan. Moldova. The Russian Federation. Tajikistan. Turkmenistan. Ukraine. Uzbekistan. Part 3: Who's Who of Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asia.Part 4: Regional Information. Regional Organizations.
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12th ed. : 2012 ISBN 9781857436273
Description
Europa's comprehensive survey of the countries and territories of Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asia, offering users expert analysis and commentary. Also includes up-to-date economic, socio-political and directory material.
There is plenty of brand new political and socio-economic coverage of the last twelve months:
a detailed discussion of the political transition in Kyrgyzstan, following the uprising of April 2010, including an extensive description of the new constitutional text
expanded directory coverage of the Press in Russia, including a new section listing the principal regional newspapers
details of the political parties operating in the separatist territories of Abkhazia, Nagornyi Karabakh, South Ossetia and Transnistria
the impact of the international economic crisis on the region.
General Survey
Leading authorities on the region analyze topics of regional importance, including:
the reassessment of history in post-Soviet Russia
the international relations of the countries of the region
poverty and social welfare, environmental degradation, the politics of energy in the Caspian Sea region, and the politics of water in Central Asia.
Country Surveys
Individual chapters on every country incorporating:
an introductory survey, with essays on the geography, recent history and economy of each country, including a map and chronology
an extensive statistical survey of economic indicators, covering area and population, health and welfare, agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, media and education
a summary of the constitution
a directory containing names, addresses, and contact details for the following areas: the government, legislature, local government, political organizations, diplomatic representation, the judiciary, religion, the media, finance, trade and industry, transport, tourism, culture, social welfare, the environment, defence and education
in-depth coverage of autonomous, sovereign and separatist territories, with information on each of the 83 constituent units of the Russian Federation
a bibliography, providing sources for further research.
Who's Who in Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asia
biographical details of more than 160 of the leading political figures in the region.
Regional Information
detailed information on the following: regional organizations; research institutes; a select periodicals bibliography and a select books bibliography.
Table of Contents
Part 1: General Survey.Part 2: Country Surveys. Armenia. Azerbaijan. Belarus. Georgia. Kazakhstan. Kyrgyzstan. Moldova. The Russian Federation. Tajikistan. Turkmenistan. Ukraine. Uzbekistan. Part 3: Who's Who of Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asia.Part 4: Regional Information. Regional Organizations.
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13th ed. : 2013 ISBN 9781857436631
Description
Europa's comprehensive survey of Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asia.
New for 2013:
a detailed discussion of the return to the Russian presidency of Vladimir Putin, and of political developments in Georgia and Ukraine in advance of their competitive parliamentary elections
expanded directory coverage of the separatist and autonomous territories of the region
General Survey
Leading authorities on the region analyze topics of regional importance, including: Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asia after the international financial crisis; regionalism in Russia; the impact of the EU on energy reform in Moldova and Ukraine; poverty and social welfare, the politics of energy; and the politics of water.
Country Surveys
Chapters on each country, containing:
essays on its recent history and economy, and a chronology of events
an extensive statistical survey of economic indicators
a comprehensive directory of the most significant political, commercial and cultural institutions
Who's Who in Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asia
Regional Information
A directory of major international organizations and research institutes concerned with the region
Select bibliographies of books and periodicals
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14th ed. : 2014 ISBN 9781857437010
Description
Europa's comprehensive survey of Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asia.
New for 2014:
a new essay on opposition movements in Russia, discussing the associations of the prominent anti-corruption campaigner Aleksei Navalnyi with both liberalism and nationalism
analysis of recent political developments in Russia at both the federal and regional level
a detailed discussion of the period of political power-sharing in Georgia between President Mikheil Saakashvili and the Government of Prime Minister Bidzina Ivanishvili
expanded directory coverage of the separatist territories of Abkhazia, Nagornyi Karabakh, South Ossetia and Transnistria, and of the autonomous territories of Crimea, Gagauz-Yeri and Naxcivan
brand new essays providing expert analysis of the recent political history of Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan.
General Survey
Leading authorities on the region analyze topics of regional importance, including: the politics of energy in the Caspian Sea region; the economies of Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asia; poverty and social welfare; the politics of the South Caucasus, and the politics of water in Central Asia.
Country Surveys
Chapters on each country, containing:
essays on its recent history and economy, and a chronology of events
an extensive statistical survey of economic indicators
a comprehensive directory of the most significant political, commercial and cultural institutions
a bibliography of books concerned with the country's history, politics and economy
Who's Who in Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asia
biographical information on more than 150 leading political figures in the region
Regional Information
a directory of major international organizations and research institutes concerned with the region
select bibliographies of books and periodicals
Table of Contents
Part 1: General Survey. Opposition Movements in Contemporary Russia. The Economies of Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asia. Politics of Energy in the Caspian Sea Region. Politics of the South Caucasus. Politics of Water in Post-Soviet Central Asia. Poverty and Social Welfare in Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asia. The Rise and Fall of Regionalism in Russia. Appendix: The Religions of the Region. Part 2: Country Surveys. Armenia. Azerbaijan. Belarus. Georgia. Kazakhstan. Kyrgyzstan. Moldova. The Russian Federation. Tajikistan. Turkmenistan. Ukraine. Uzbekistan. Part 3: Who's Who of Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asia. Part 4: Regional Information. Regional Organizations. Research Institutes. Select Bibliography (Books). Select Bibliography (Periodicals). Index of Regional Organizations.
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15th ed. : 2015 ISBN 9781857437409
Description
Europa's comprehensive survey of Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asia.
New for 2015
* extensive discussion of the political developments in Ukraine that led to the removal from office of President Viktor Yanukovych and the subsequent annexation of Crimea and Sevastopol by Russia
* a new essay discussing the separatist movements in Eastern Ukraine and their association with Russian state structures
* an overview of the radically revised Constitution of Georgia that entered into effect in late 2013, substantially reducing the powers of the President and increasing those of the Prime Minister and the Government
* coverage of the regional elections held in many territories of the Russian Federation in September 2014
General Survey
Leading authorities on the region analyze topics of regional importance, including: opposition movements in contemporary Russia; the politics of energy in the Caspian Sea region; the economies of Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asia; poverty and social welfare; the politics of the South Caucasus, and the politics of water in Central Asia.
Country Surveys
Chapters on each country, containing:
- essays on its recent history and economy, and a chronology of events
- an extensive statistical survey of economic indicators
- a comprehensive directory of the most significant political, commercial and cultural institutions
- a bibliography of books concerned with the country's history, politics and economy.
Who's Who in Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asia
- biographical information on more than 150 leading political figures in the region
Regional Information
- a directory of major international organizations and research institutes concerned with the region
- select bibliographies of books and periodicals.
Table of Contents
Part 1: General Survey The Separatist Movements in Eastern Ukraine Nikolai Holmov. Opposition Movements in Contemporary Russia Dr Richard Arnold. Economies of Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asia Dr Anders Aslund. Politics of Energy in the Caspian Sea Region Dr Shirin Akiner. Politics of the South Caucasus Onnik Krikorian. Politics of Water in Post-Soviet Central Asia Dr Kai Wegerich (revised for this edition by the Editor). Poverty and Social Welfare in Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asia Dr Michael Rasell (based on an earlier essay by Prof. Jane Falkingham). Appendix: The Religions of the Region. Part 2: Country Surveys Sections on geography, history, chronology and economy, as well as statistical surveys, directories and bibliographies for each country. Part 3: Who's Who of Eastern Europe, Russian and Central Asia Part 4: Regional Information Regional Organizations. Research Institutes. Select Bibliography (Books). Select Bibliography (Periodicals). Index of Regional Organizations.
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16th ed. : 2016 ISBN 9781857437911
Description
Europa's comprehensive survey of Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asia.
General Survey
Leading authorities on the region analyze topics of regional importance, including: Russian Foreign Policy: Between Continuity and Change; the Politics of Energy in the Caspian Sea region; the Economies of Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asia; Poverty and Social Welfare; the Politics of the South Caucasus, and the Politics of Water in Central Asia.
Country Surveys
Chapters on each country, containing:
- essays on its recent history and economy, and a chronology of events
- an extensive statistical survey of economic indicators
- a comprehensive directory of the most significant political, commercial and cultural institutions
- a bibliography of books concerned with the country's history, politics and economy
- detailed coverage of the self-proclaimed secessionist territories of the region, including, for the first time, chronologies of events.
Who's Who in Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asia
- biographical information on more than 150 leading political figures in the region
Regional Information
- a directory of major international organizations and research institutes concerned with the region
- select bibliographies of books and periodicals.
Table of Contents
Part 1: General Survey
Part 2: Country Surveys Sections on geography, history, chronology and economy, as well as statistical surveys, directories and bibliographies for each country. Part 3: Who's Who of Eastern Europe, Russian and Central AsiaPart 4: Regional Information Regional Organizations. Research Institutes. Select Bibliography (Books). Select Bibliography (Periodicals). Index of Regional Organizations
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17th ed. : 2017 ISBN 9781857438512
Description
Europa's comprehensive survey of Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asia.
General Survey
Leading authorities on the region analyze topics of regional importance.
Country Surveys
Chapters on each country, containing:
- essays on its recent history and economy, and a chronology of events
- an extensive statistical survey of economic indicators
- a comprehensive directory of the most significant political, commercial and cultural institutions
- a bibliography of books concerned with the country's history, politics and economy
- detailed coverage of the self-proclaimed secessionist territories of the region, including, for the first time, chronologies of events.
Who's Who in Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asia
- biographical information on more than 150 leading political figures in the region
Regional Information
- a directory of major international organizations and research institutes concerned with the region
- select bibliographies of books and periodicals.
Table of Contents
Part 1: General SurveyPart 2: Country Surveys Sections on geography, history, chronology and economy, as well as statistical surveys, directories and bibliographies for each country. Part 3: Who's Who of Eastern Europe, Russian and Central AsiaPart 4: Regional Information Regional Organizations. Research Institutes. Select Bibliography (Books). Select Bibliography (Periodicals). Index of Regional Organizations
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18th ed. : 2018 ISBN 9781857438826
Description
Europa's comprehensive survey of Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asia.
General Survey
Leading authorities on the region analyze topics of regional importance.
Country Surveys
Chapters on each country, containing:
- essays on its recent history and economy, and a chronology of events
- an extensive statistical survey of economic indicators
- a comprehensive directory of the most significant political, commercial and cultural institutions
- a bibliography of books concerned with the country's history, politics and economy
- detailed coverage of the self-proclaimed secessionist territories of the region, including, for the first time, chronologies of events.
Who's Who in Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asia
- biographical information on more than 150 leading political figures in the region
Regional Information
- a directory of major international organizations and research institutes concerned with the region
- select bibliographies of books and periodicals.
Table of Contents
Part 1: General SurveyPart 2: Country Surveys Sections on geography, history, chronology and economy, as well as statistical surveys, directories and bibliographies for each country. Part 3: Who's Who of Eastern Europe, Russian and Central AsiaPart 4: Regional Information Regional Organizations. Research Institutes. Select Bibliography (Books). Select Bibliography (Periodicals). Index of Regional Organizations
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19th ed. : 2019 ISBN 9781857439410
Description
Europa's comprehensive survey of Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asia.
General Survey
Leading authorities on the region analyze topics of regional importance.
Country Surveys
Chapters on each country, containing:
- essays on its recent history and economy, and a chronology of events
- an extensive statistical survey of economic indicators
- a comprehensive directory of the most significant political, commercial and cultural institutions
- a bibliography of books concerned with the country's history, politics and economy
- detailed coverage of the self-proclaimed secessionist territories of the region, including, for the first time, chronologies of events.
Who's Who in Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asia
- biographical information on more than 150 leading political figures in the region
Regional Information
- a directory of major international organizations and research institutes concerned with the region
- select bibliographies of books and periodicals.
Table of Contents
Part 1: General SurveyPart 2: Country Surveys Sections on geography, history, chronology and economy, as well as statistical surveys, directories and bibliographies for each country. Part 3: Who's Who of Eastern Europe, Russian and Central AsiaPart 4: Regional Information Regional Organizations. Research Institutes. Select Bibliography (Books). Select Bibliography (Periodicals). Index of Regional Organizations
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