Moscow's lost empire
"Moscow's Lost Empire" by Michael Rywkin offers a comprehensive analysis of the Soviet Union's regional, ethnic, and political structures from its inception to its eventual dissolution. The book challenges the prevalent Russocentric and Great Power perspectives by examining the diverse components of the Soviet state. It is organized into four parts: "Regions," "Minorities," "Issues," and "Policies," each delving into specific aspects such as the Russian core, Ukraine and Belarus, the Baltic states, Muslim Central Asia, and the Caucasus. Rywkin also explores topics like the legacy of Soviet federalism, border disputes, language policies, and the economics of separatism. Published in 1994 by M.E. Sharpe, the book includes bibliographical references and an index, providing a thorough resource for understanding the complexities of the Soviet Union's composition and its disintegration
Print Book, English, ©1994
M.E. Sharpe, Armonk, N.Y., ©1994