The Russian Economy: A Very Short Introduction

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Russia is one of the largest economies in the world; it is one of the world's most important exporters of oil and gas, and of other natural resources. Its status as one of the largest wheat and grain exporters shapes commodity prices across the globe, while Russia's enormous arms industry provides it with the means to pursue an assertive foreign policy.

This Very Short Introduction shows how Russia's economy is one of global significance,...