The Elections to the State Duma in December 1999: Russia's Choice at the End of the Twentieth Century (Studies in Russian History)

Strokanov (history, Lyndon State College) analyzes the Russian elections to the State Duma in December 1999, looking at the significance of the elections, their legal base, the major participants, and the course of the elections. He outlines the development of a multi-party system in Russia and the activities of parties and other political organizations in the elections, and explores specifics of Russian political culture and its impact on the results of the elections. Annotation (c) Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)