Russia and Russians after Communism: Western or Eurasian?

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Russians face an identity crisis following the collapse of Communism concerning whether they are more Western or Eurasian. This crisis will have implications both for states bordering Russia and for the international community in general. Russia learned after the collapse of Communism that Western aid would not appear as readily as was the case in the past and Russian feelings of superiority vis-a-vis Asia have not changed much. Instead, A resurgence of nationalism has followed this change in relations with the West and Russia's instability will make foreign relations hard.

Commonwealth of Independent States

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Reconstructing Russia

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Boris Yeltsin's task after the collapse of communism in Russia is to avert the dangers of change so rapid as to lead to social collapse and a possible return to authoritarianism. Yeltsin must also avoid undue caution which might stifle change and reduce international support. His attempt at a middle road is threatened by resurgent nationalism, intra-government discord and public reaction to economic hardship and unemployment. Russia will continue to suffer economic weakness for some time and to feel the weakness more keenly because of Western pressure to continue reforms.

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A first for democracy, but where next?

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Russia's Dec 1995 elections were historic but the presidential poll slated for 1996 may prove more crucial in determining the country's development. Two power blocs are emerging, representing a communist-nationalist ideology and centrist-democratic ideals, but either or both could be splintered by the pressures of a presidential campaign. President Boris Yeltsin will present himself as the only realistic way to stop resurgent communism. The goals of the Communist Party of the Russian Federation are explored.

Communist Party (Russia)

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