The Model of Tatarstan: Under President Mintimer Shaimiev

The Republic of Tatarstan, an ancient Muslim country located in the heartland of the Russian Federation, has been more successful than most post-Communist countries of the former Soviet Union in its transition to democracy. This work explains the democratic and social market-oriented reforms of the country and describes the role and vision of its president. Lacks a subject index. The author is with the BBC Russian Service. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)