ABSTRACT

What impact has Russia's chosen path of reform had on the development of law after the collapse of the communist regime? This collection of essays examines how Russia's distinctive traditions of law-and lawlessness-are shaping the current struggle for economic reform in the country. Nine renowned scholars, chosen from specialties in history, politi

chapter Chapter 3|14 pages

Russian Legal Tradition and the Rule of Law

chapter Chapter 5|16 pages

Economic Causes of Crime in Russia

chapter Chapter 6|28 pages

Police, Secret Police, and Civil Authority