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Sustainable resource development is crucial to the survival of native life styles in the Russian North. Unfortunately, economic concerns may override concerns about preserving a sustainable way of life due to the disarray of the region the wake of the collapse of the Soviet Union. Of the varied cultures and concerns to be found in the Russian North, however, all are related to this basic issue of natural resource allocation.

The migration-induced population change in Tbilisi reveals that many Georgians, Kurds, Ossetians, Armenians and Greeks are moving outward. The Georgian net migration balance is positive, representing a 2% increase. The Russian population in Tbilisi has decreased dramatically and mostly comprises citizens with a mixed-marriage background. A 'brain drain' from Georgia has led to a large outflow of financial and human capital.

Examines foreign trade relations of the Russian Far East with Asian-Pacific countries. Economic profile; Centralization of trade policy; End of financial support to client states; Extent of trade with China, Japan and South Korea; Specialization of exports by region; Details of joint venture activity.

Presents the changes that occurred in the population of the Republic of Georgia. Effect of ethnic conflict; Influence of the deterioration of the economic situation and political instability; Information on population in- and out-migration.