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Discusses the emergence of a Russian right movement composed of respectable and highly placed members of the establishment, government officials, writers, scientists and painters. Literary publications of the movement; Similarities of the movement with the Freemasonry; Factors contributing to the phenomenon of the Russian right; Indications of the movement's unpopularity among workers; Writer Mikhail Leontiev's essay on the doctrine of the extreme right.

Reports on the impact of the Kursk submarine disaster on the Russian people. Damage to Russia's President Vladimir Putin's approval rating because of the delay in accepting foreign help in rescue operations; Accusations that the government misled the public and mishandled rescue efforts.

Examines the political dominance of Russian President Boris Yeltsin. His motivations and desire for power; Yeltsin firing Prime Minister Yevgeny Primakov; Sergei Stepashin seen as Primakov's likely replacement; Failed impeachment efforts against Yeltsin; Problems with Yeltsin's ruling style; His health; Role of his daughter, Tatyana Dyachenko; Why Primakov was fired. INSET: Yeltsin's Loyal Fireman.

Presents speech given by the Finnish Ambassador to the United States before the Buffalo World Affairs Council in New York, dealing with the issue of political transformation in Europe and Russia. Policy of Finland of promoting stability in Northern Europe; Fluidity of the Russian situation; Rise of fascist politicians; Creation of a European Economic Area.

Presents a speech by the president of the Russian Federation, given before the people of the Russian Federation, dealing with the issue of problems exposed by the Moscow mutiny. Events during the armed uprising in Moscow; The parliament building as a symbol of perfidy and betrayal; Political situation in Russia; Lessons learned from the experience; Cause of the rioting; Responsibility in the unrest; More.

Reports that as some ex-Soviet republics struggle to escape from Moscow's political, economic and military orbit, a nationalist tide in Russia threatens their fragile independence. Political center in Moscow which has shifted in the direction of extremist Vladimir Zhirinovsky; How Russia's assertive mood could produce a crisis in the Crimea; Chill that Baltic nations are feeling from Moscow; Potential powder kegs; Wariness with America expressed by Baltics.

Reports how money is revolutionizing Russian politics. How Russian banks and businesses are picking, and bankrolling, candidates to look after their interests; Incumbency--the trump card in Russian politics; President Boris Yeltsin and Russia's thriving bankers; Inseparable nature of politics and business in today's Russia; Banking lobby's impact. INSET: Intrigue and apathy down on the farm (provincial Russia)..

Discusses the first free presidential election in Russian history that will take place on June 12. What is at stake; What a loss or a win could mean to Boris Yeltsin; No matter who wins, belief that little will change for the better; Yeltsin as the best of the six candidates; Opponents to Yeltsin; The Kremlin's suspicions about Yeltsin; Outlook; More.

The article presents reports published in several publications about political activities in the Russian Federation. These reports include "March of the Irreplaceables," by Ivan Sukhov in the June 2, 2010 issue of "Vremya novostei," "Retired from the Republic," by Anastasia Kornya, Vera Kholmogorova and Natalya Kostenko in the June 1, 2010 issue of "Vedomosti" and "Harsh Toll of the North Caucasus," by Vladimir Mukhin in the June 11, 2010 issue of "Nezavisimaya gazeta."

Reports developments related to politics and public issues in the Russian Federation as of June 2004. Decision of the presidium of the Russian Federation Communist Party Central Committee to expel State Duma Deputy Gennady Semigin; Resignation of Semigin from the Duma faction of the party; Combination of the cases against Platon Lebedev and former Yukos chief executive officer Mikhail Khodorkovsky.

Reports on the political conditions in Russia as of December 2003. Methods of managed democracy; Political stabilization in the context of an economic revival following the crisis of 1998; Distribution of national wealth; Need of a political organization capable of defending democracy.

On close examination, much that looks new and different in Russia today turns out to be neither. The genuinely novel features--namely, robust economic growth and a popular president--owe more to the high price of oil and other unpredictable economic factors than to President Vladimir Putin's policies or any actual reforms. Although the effectiveness and novelty of Putin's regime are often exaggerated, some significant changes have occurred since Boris Yeltsin resigned. The most remarkable change, however, is not in President Putin's policies, but in his popularity. One of the most important of Putin's declared goals on coming to office was to break the power of the oligarchs. Another supposed change effected by Putin relates to Russia's government structure. His administration has shown an intelligent understanding of corruption's causes and has passed legislation to try to reduce it. Many in both the West and Russia have applauded Putin for dramatically reorienting the country's foreign policy. Unfortunately, the country is fighting an unpopular and probably unwinnable war against Chechen guerrillas. The sources of Putin's appeal are probably complex, but rapid growth in living standards has surely played a part. However, with elections coming in 2003 and 2004, and $17 billion in debt payments due next year, Putin seems understandably anxious about the economic indicators. A final difference from the Yeltsin years is more subtle. Despite the continuing obstacles in the way of Russia's modernization, there is in Moscow an unfamiliar sense of optimism.

Reports on the release from prison of media head Vladimir Gusinsky after promising not to leave Moscow, Russia. Official explanation for Gusinsky's release; Court dismissal of defense claim that arrest was unlawful; Claim by Gusinsky that the decision to arrest him was made by President Vladimir Putin himself.

Examines the political system in Russia Federation. Comparison with the political system in Soviet Union; History of totalitarianism in Soviet; Roles played by the Russian elite.

Focuses on Mikhail Khodorkovsky, a Russian billionaire and former Yukos executive on trial for fraud, embezzlement, and tax evasion. Background on the oil magnate, philanthropist and contributor to opposition causes; Idea that the trial is a weapon being used by the state with implications for the rich and the average person; Other so-called show trials, including prosecution of National Bolshevik Party members who are basically pro-democracy; Information on terrorism show trials; The reason corruption trials worry Russians; Details of the Yukos trial.

Focuses on the popularity of Russian President Vladimir Putin because of his strong leadership. How he is moving the country toward a Soviet-style state; Impact of the hostile takeover of NTV by Gazprom, which is controlled by the government; Nostalgia among Russians for the authoritarian state and the totalitarian mind-set; Mention of anti-Americanism.

Presents news articles from Russian publications on Vladimir Putin's assumption of the position of Russian President. Includes the public's fear of Putin; Criticism of Putin as a betrayal of Russia's national interest; Western Hemisphere's negative reaction to the antiterrorist operation in Chechnya; Interview with Igor Malashenko, vice chairman of the board of directors of the Media-Most company.

Presents several news reports regarding the decision of Russian President Boris Yeltsin to fire Boris Berezovsky as Commonwealth Executive Secretary. Appointment of Ivan Korotchenya as acting CIS executive secretary; Varying responses and commentaries drawn by Yeltsin's decision to fire Berezovsky; Communists' approval of Berezovsky's termination; Disapproval aired by majority of leaders of Commonwealth countries.

Interviews Anatoly Chubais about the era of the first liberal reforms in post-Soviet Russia. His views on International Monetary Fund (IMF) loans; Potential candidate for an authoritarian regime.

Reports on an announcement made by Russian President Boris Yeltsin, of a threat to seize power in that country force. Indication of who made the threat; Establishment of a Provisional State Council; Who will be included in the council.

Reports that Anatoly Chubais was proposed as the Russian Federation President's special representative, at the June 16, 1998 meeting of oligarchs initiated by Boris Berezovsky. Number of meetings held on that day; Names of candidates also considered for the position; Background information on Chubais; Response of politicians to the appointment.

The article reports on the establishment of organized crime in Bulgaria. The author discusses the formation of criminal groupings after the fall of communism, presents a distinction between the Multigroup, the Orion Group, and the Tron Group, and offers information on the Olympic athletes' involvement in racketeering after losing their subsidies. The article also discusses the bond between Bulgarian groupings and the Russians, and the emergence of neocommunism within oligarchical crime groups.

Discusses the move of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) to enlarge into Central Europe. Why NATO should draw Russia into the alliance; Objections faced by the proposal to integrate Russia into NATO; Concerns of Europe on the prospect of a diminishing American role in managing European security.

Focuses on the political crisis in Russia. Russian's efforts to forget their political past after the fall of communism in 1991; Costs of forgetting past mistakes; Russia's replication of practices before the communist revolution.

This article assesses developments in Russia since the first post-communist election in December 1993 and argues that the economy in 1994 was an overachiever. But having economic reform without sufficient political reform has been costly. The author worries that the combination of a weakly articulated civil society, a nascent party system, and continued economic hardship for most Russian voters creates opportunities for demagogues and populists. Without political reform, Russia's resolution will almost certainly fail.

Examines how the Commonwealth of Independent States is undergoing a major facelift that affects the evolution of the world community. Birth and expansion of Soviet empire; Communist ideology; Fate of democracy in Russia; Foreign policy; New openness; How Russia can be helped.

Focuses on the political situation in Russia and the countries in Eastern Europe and Central Asia. End to the shift from the unification of administrative divisions to independent nations; Establishment of the tripartite political system; Transition to a market economy; Russia's internal political situation in 1994; Analysis of future trends.

Focuses on political developments in regions of the Russian Federation, as of November 1997. How the central government's control over the regions is weakening; Separatist movements; Comments of analysts. INSETS: A country waiting to happen.;Constitutional clashes.;Caucasian tangle..

Looks at the 1996 political and social situation in Russia. Economic difficulties; Effect of the establishment of a free-market democracy; Scenario for a post-Boris Yeltsin era; Power struggle within the government; Impact of the International Monetary Fund's withholding of a loan because of poor economic performance; Difficulties in the research and science sector. INSET: `Dachagate', by Tracy Sutherland..

Focuses on the skepticism over Russian President Boris Yeltsin's chances in the 1996 elections and his efforts to ascertain his re-election. Spread of rumors on the possible strategies for delaying the election; Revival of Yeltsin's campaign in early 1996; Yeltsin's replacement of cabinet officials.

Replies to Peter Reddaway's article `Russia on the Brink,' and argues that the eschatological title and the article's general tone are not appropriate to the real situation in the country. Ability of Boris Yeltsin and Yegor Gaidar to move the country from a dead start; Yeltsin did not seriously count on Russia being attractive to Western investors; Moscow poll on Yeltsin's successes and failures; Rebuttal from Reddaway including points of agreement and Russian stability.

Contends that while optimists see a minimal state and a loose confederation of self-governing communities, realists see in Russia an ominous drift toward fragmentation and incipient anarchy, the Russia of 1917 irresistibly comes to mind. Boris Yeltsin's attempt to create a brand-new, comprehensive, Westernized order was daunting, and in the short term, impossible. Intolerable burden on the Russian people; Traumatic events over the past four years; Bold and creative initiatives.

Examines general trends and security-related issues facing the Eastern Slavic states of Belarus, Ukraine and Russia. Observations on developments within these states; Specific developments with regards to military-related issues; Security priorities within each state requiring immediate solutions.

Speculates on the possiblity of the fragmentation of Russia in to numerous smaller units. Ethno-territorial conflicts; Impact of decline in economy on state sovereignty; Intertwining between Communist collectivism and ethnicity; Confrontation between the Russian president, the Supreme Soviet and the Congress of the People's Deputies; Confidence in the authority of the state; Inoperability of the Russian Federation Treaty.

Focuses on developments in politics and government in Russia. Background on political blocs dominating the political scene; Points to consider in understanding Russian politics; Choices for president; Background on Russian business; Media.

Reports on the challenges to statehood in Russia. Importance of the parliamentary elections in December 1995; Russia's economic condition; Characteristics of Russia's foreign policy; Russian pressure on neighboring states.

Reports on politics in Russia in the post-Soviet era. Political condition of the former Soviet Republics; Totalitarianism; Reform efforts; Effects of democratic movements; Revolutions arising from radical reforms; Weakening of democracy; Concerns on the return of fascism.

Focuses on the stability of post-communist Russia. Basis for the Russian system; Important measure of Russia's stability; More. INSET: Post-communist Russia..

Reports on economic and political developments in the republics of the Russian Federation. Armenia; Azerbaijan; Belarus; Estonia; Georgia; Kyrgystan; Latvia; Lithuania; Moldova; Tadzhikistan; Turkmenistan; Ukraine; Uzbekistan.

Discusses the political upheaval in Russia in the wake of the collapse of communism. Influences of Russian culture; Rule by the political elite or `nomenklatura'; Need to define a post-totalitarian identity for the Russian people; Political and economic transformation in other Eastern European countries.

Profiles Alexsandr Lebed, national security chief of Russia. His age; His manner; His distinctive voice; His role in the peace agreement that brought an end to the war in Chechnya in 1996; Background on the war; His immense popularity; His political ambition; Russian Prime Minister Viktor Chernomyrdin; Chief of Staff Anatoly Chubais; Lebed's tendency to switch positions on issues; A 1991 coup attempt; Other details. INSET: After Yeltsin: Four bitter rivals, by M.S..

Comments on Russian President Mikhail Gorbachev's effort to reconciled Lenin's legacy with its disastrous outcome in the contemporary Soviet Union. Revolutionary regime that defied dynastic and republic Europe; Changes in Soviet society; Explicit purpose of the special Soviet Communist Party Conference held in Moscow in June 1988; Analysis of what will become of the Soviet Union and the Soviet system if it abandons its intellectual and moral foundations as untrue.

Part II. Presents responses to the `New Leader' Special Issue entitled `Lenin Nyet! The Revolution that Failed,' in the September 9-23, 1991 edition. How Russian society has changed; Element of leadership in rebuilding new economic and politicalinstitutions; Rebirth of national cultures in the former Soviet Union; Future of Sovietology; More.

Presents a speech by the US Deputy Secretary at the celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Harriman Institute at Columbia University, New York City on October 29, 1996, about the role of Russia in the 21st century based on the book `America & Russia in a Changing World.' Russian politics; Russian economy; Relations with other former republics of the Soviet Union.

Reports on Russia's national referendum on several issues. Vote of confidence for President Boris Yeltsin; Approval of his policies; Presidential elections; Parliamentary elections; `Soviet-style' pro-Yeltsin propaganda campaign; Media coverage; Opposition party; Results of the referendum.

Presents information relating to politics and government in Russia. President Boris Yeltsin's request for recommendations on ministerial candidates; Details on a roundtable meeting held on April 7, 1998.

Presents information relating to politics and government in Russia, with reference to a cabinet meeting held on March 3, 1998. Statements made by President Boris Yeltsin about his Prime Minister during meeting; Description of what occurred at meeting; Why Yeltsin left the meeting.

Reports that despite being faced by pressure, Russian President Boris Yeltsin has decided to allow First Deputy Prime Minster Boris Nemtsov and Anatoly Chubais to remain in their positions until the year 2000. How the removal of Chubais would affect the financial status of the country; Immortality of the first deputy prime minister; Information on the Russian government.

Provides information on `The Government's 12 Main Tasks in the Area of Social and Economic Policy' for 1998 announced by Russian President Boris Yeltsin. Comments from Aleksandr Livshits, Deputy Chief of the Russian Federation President's Staff; Listing of the 12 tasks and the officials responsible for accomplishing them.

Highlights several news developments relating to politics in Russia, current as of November 5, 1997. Includes the possibility that President Boris Yeltsin might seek reelection in the year 2000; Conflict among several influence group; Yeltsin as the unifier of the country's dominant political party.