Business Effect of Russia's Lack of Infrastructure
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A 5 page paper examining the lack of information management infrastructure as a factor contributing to the vastly uneven growth of the economy before its financial collapse in 1998. Many individual businesses were well equipped with the technological standards of business today, but they were concentrated in only a few major industries. All other segments of the economy did not fully share that good fortune—not only was infrastructure lacking in many areas but where it did exist there often were no qualified technical personnel to manage them. Observers believe that Russia will fare much better when the economy grows again. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Russia1.wps

Catherine The Great
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An 8 page overview of the life and accomplishments of Catherine the Great. Although the ethics in her rise to the throne were questionable to say the least, Catherine proved to be an effective leader for Russia. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Tsarina.doc

Catherine the Great of Russia
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(6pp) It has been argued that Catherine was an educated ruler, not necessarily an enlightened one. The argument being that the Enlightenment was a time when people were discussing abstract ideas, and attempting to reach consensus in the process. However in Europe this was mainly discussion between intellectuals, and since at the time of Catherine's reign only two percent of her subjects were literate, it would lead to a narrow ray of enlightenment on the formal sense. With the data out of the way, I believe that Catherine made every effort, and did make, or cause change, considering the social environment that was her arena. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: BBcathRU.doc

Causes and Effects of the Cold War
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In five pages this paper examines the Cold War’s causes and effects. One source is listed in the bibliography.
Filename: TGcoldwar.rtf

Causes of the Russian Revolution
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This 5 page paper looks at the Russian Revolution and the conditions preceding it that caused the people to embrace Marxism. Details about Marxism and the revolution itself are included. The paper takes an analytic look at the facts. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: SA246Rus.rtf

Causes of World War I
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A 5 page paper weighing Waltz’s (1965) three “images” that he says can be seen as being instrumental in causing war against Tuchman’s (1994) account of the beginning of World War I. Waltz’s (1965) images are International Conflict and Human Behavior; International Conflict and the Internal Structure of States; and International Conflict and International Anarchy. All can be seen as being instrumental in various examples; the thesis here is that International Conflict and International Anarchy was the most important of the three in causing World War I. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: KSwarCauTheo.rtf

Challenges Faced by a Newly-Independent Nation -- Croatia
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This 5 page report discusses the fact that some of the 21st century world’s newest independent nations are actually nations with some of the oldest cultures. However, for whatever political, economic, or imperialistic reason they were able to escape, they have found themselves facing the multiple challenges of establishing their governments, determining their national priorities, providing the social services their people need, and paying for it all. Croatia is used as an example to illustrate such a process. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: BWnewind.wps

Changes After Stalinism
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This 10 page paper takes a look at Stalin's rule in Russia. The change that emerged over time after new leadership came about is the focus of the paper. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: SA510JSt.rtf

Changes in Russia Between 1500 and 1800
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This 3 page paper focuses on changes implemented by Peter the Great. Social and political changes are discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: SA811Rus.rtf

Cold War Arms Control
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7 pages in length. The history of Cold War arms control is comprised of myriad elements, scores of political dignitaries and spans a number of years. With such grand and far-reaching components to the issue of disarmament, it is important for the student to address such topics as the Baruch plan, the principle of Mutually Assured Destruction, SALT I, SALT II, the ABM treaties, "flexible response" and European reaction, the French bid for leadership, Willi Brandt's Ostpolitik, Nixon's China Game, MBFR, Helsinki, the INF treaty and Reagan's Strategic Defense Initiative. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: TLCdsarm.rtf

Comparison of Russian Workers to Peasants in the Tsarist Period
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5 pages. This paper is a comparison of the Russian workers of today to the Russian peasants and village life in the late Tsarist period. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: JGAtsars.rtf

Corruption in Russia
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A 4 page paper which examines why corruption is the worst problem facing the former Communist country, proposes a solution, and discusses why this solution would be the best. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: TGrusscorr.rtf

Decline Of Imperial Russia
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A 5 page paper on the decline of Imperial Russia. The discussion involves the argument of whether the decline was doomed or merely unlucky, based on pages 528-611 of the book Major Problems in the History of Imperial Russia by James Cracraft. The side that is taken is that of stating Imperial Russia was destined to fail in light of the fact that they refused to make necessary adjustments to the changes that were rapidly occurring throughout their continent, as well as the rest of the world. They ignorantly believed that they could uphold their tradition and follow their individual form of modernization without integrating themselves with anyone else. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Imprussi.wps

Defining a “Nation-State”
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This 10 page report discusses the concept of the nation-state as it has existed throughout history and as it currently exists. The concept of the nation state is one that has been existence in human history for, literally, millennia. At the dawn of the 21st century, there are historians, social scientists, and political theorists who would argue that the concept of the nation-states has become redundant with the emergence of globalism and the new concept of nationalism that has emerged with it. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: BWnstate.rtf

Democracies are Not Always Clones
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This nine-page-paper presents an in-depth discussion on the differences in two different democratic systems. using England and Czech Republic as examples it explains the nations age differences. Bibliography lists seven sources.
Filename: CWgoverme.wps

Dichotomies and Inconsistencies in Russian History
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This 5 page paper looks at the history of Russia with a focus on the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. The attitudes that created dichotomies and the nation's inconsistent policies are explored. The history of this nation is tied in to the state of affairs today. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: SA346czr.rtf

Dissolution of the Soviet Union
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This 9 page report discusses the reasons behind the dissolution of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. For years, economists, politicians, sociologists and other theorists have been explaining the collapse of the Soviet Union. Ranging from hypotheses embracing the triumph of the individual human spirit to the economic mismanagement of the Soviet political structure, a vast array of possibilities has been proffered. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: BWussr.rtf

Do Western Ukrainians Have A Different Sense Of National Identity In Comparison To Eastern Ukrainians? A Research Proposal
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This 13 page paper is a research proposal to study the perception of national identity in Western Ukraine in the context of the current difficulties in the country. The paper has the aim of determining if the majority of the present days Western Ukrainians do not see themselves as one nation with Eastern Ukrainians due to differences in the perception of 'national' identities that have been formed. The paper presents an introduction, hypothesis, literature review looking at the history of the county and its impact on national identity as well as concepts concerning the way national identity is formed. The paper also presents a methodology including primary research. The bibliography cites 60 sources.
Filename: TEukraine.rtf

Does Karl Marx's Critique of Capitalism Rest on a Fallacious Philosophy of History?
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Karl Marx predicted that capitalism was bound to fail and would give way to communism. This 10 page paper looks at the way that Marx used historical analysis in order to examine political models with the emphasis he placed on the modes of production. The paper argues that while his historical facts may have been correct his interpretation of history lead to a constrained understanding. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
Filename: TEmarxhist.rtf

Dolot's Execution by Hunger (Book Review)
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This 3 page paper examines the famine that took place in Russia in 1933 through the view of one man. The idea that Stalin orchestrated this little known situation is the theme of this piece. The book is critically examined. No additional sources cited.
Filename: SA541HH.rtf

Education Reform in Lithuania, Japan and Canada
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This is a 16 page paper on education reform in Lithuania, Japan and Canada. The paper includes an outline and summary/introduction as well. Within the last decade, the countries of Lithuania, Japan and Canada have seen a great many education reforms. While in some cases, there are similar characteristics and trends in the reforms, in other cases, the reforms are considerably different. Since its independence, Lithuanian education reform has focused a great deal on renewing the curriculum to do away with all of the Soviet ideologies, creating an educational system which is similar and competitive with the European market yet also allow for autonomy of institutions for research and education which they were denied in the Soviet era. Japanese reforms have led to a system where the teachers and students are less reliant on a standard and limited curriculum and instead has recently emphasized less stress within the educational environment, shorter school weeks and hours spent in school and more emphasis on “integrated learning” where students are taught how to learn. Within the last two decades in Canada, education reform has undergone several processes. Some of the earlier processes were similar to those within Lithuania and Japan in regards to an integrated curriculum, however many teachers felt these programs were not well supported or consistent across the territorial and provincial systems. In addition, most education “reforms” in Canada within the last decade have focused more so on cost reduction which has not only removed the teachers from the reform process but has also had little consideration for the impact of significantly reduced spending on the students and learning. Bibliography lists 16 sources.
Filename: TJedref1.rtf

Effects of Khrushchev's Destalinization of Russia
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An 11 page paper discussing how the policies of Stalin's successor affected the people of the former Soviet Union. Under Khrushchev, there were several areas in which Russian citizens could expect to live longer lives than under Stalin, but Khrushchev did not materially improve the plight of the people in terms of any sort of freedom. Any superficial relaxation of restrictive rules was orchestrated for the good of the party and the state; the people and their efforts were merely fuel for the party machinery. Khrushchev's liberalization policies of destalinization changed only those conditions that could not be sustainable. Identification of those areas was dependent on Khrushchev's abilities of perception; while he identified several important areas, he failed to recognize the need for reform of other areas of Russian life as well, including religion. Bibliography lists 10 sources in 27 footnotes.
Filename: KSdestalin.wps

Escape From East Berlin
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A 7 page examination of the history of the Berlin Wall. This paper concentrates on telling the stories of those who escaped. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: PPberlinWallEscapes.rtf

Exporting Chocolate To Moscow
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This 12 page paper begins with a comprehensive report of the chocolate and confectionery market in Moscow, including leading companies, market shares, and the effect of multinationals on domestic companies. The writer discusses managing the supply chain for this industry and suggests technology solutions. Transportation logistics are discussed with recommendations for shipping chocolate. 1 Table included. Statistical data included.
Filename: PGmscwc.rtf

Fascism: Nazi Germany And Stalin's Russia
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5 pages in length. The extent to which Nazi Germany and Stalin's Russia shared much of the same Fascist ideology cannot be denied; that each totalitarian and self-proclaimed political messiah brought about overwhelming pain and suffering to his respective people speaks volumes regarding how the nature of Fascist rule was one imparted upon both the German and Russian people without conscience. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: TLCFashz.rtf

Former Soviet Union And Feudalism
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8 pages in length. The writer discusses post-Soviet Union institutions as they relate to feudal Europe. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: TLCfeudl.wps

France, Austria and Russia
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A five page paper which looks at some elements of the history of Austria, France and Russia between 1815 and 1919, with particular reference to state terrorism as a means of controlling dissent.
Filename: JLukrain.rtf

Geography and The last of the Romanovs: Nicholas II
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(7 pp) The geography of both Russia, Siberia and Manchuria, with overlays of Japan and China played a role in the decisions of the last Czar of Russia. But at home he was faced with civil revolt, as the serf system, that had managed the land, screamed its discontent, and an impaled imperial government that had fallen under the spell of the charlatan Rasputin Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: BBnichls

Gorbachev’s Reforms
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A 6 page research paper that discusses Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev and the reform that he instituted in the 1980s and early 1990s and whether these reforms should be regarded as a successful or a failure. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: khgorref.rtf

Grigory Rasputin / A Defense
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A 7 page paper reflecting the life of Russian "bad boy" Rasputin. The writer defends Rasputin's "wickedness", and espouses Rasputin as a great Russian historical figure. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Rasputin.wps

Health and Medicine in Nineteenth Century Russia
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This 10 page paper concentrates on the latter half of the 1800s in Russia and how the people coped with illness. Early remedies and surgery are explored. Nutrition is seen as a significant factor to explain the high infant mortality rates in rural Russian towns. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: SA139Rus.rtf

Historical Tour to Vladivostok, Russia
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A 3 page travel guide for an American seeking a historical tour of Russia's eastern-most southern city, Vladivostok. Always important as a naval outpost, Vladivostok's commercial enterprises grew along with the completion of the Trans-Siberian Railway. It now holds several museums and is open to travelers from all parts of the world. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: KStravVladiv.rtf

How Stalin Transformed Eastern Europe
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This 5 page paper considers how Joseph Stalin transformed Eastern Europe. The paper considers the successes and failures that had a ling term impact on the region. The bibliography cites 7 sources.
Filename: TEstlin1.rtf

How The Political and Economic Concerns of the U.S. and the U.S.S.R. Impacted New Governments and Reconstruction in Germany and Japan Post-World War II:
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This 3 page paper discusses the Cold War era and how the Soviets and the U.S. influenced the formation of governments around the globe in order to advance their superpower status. Specifically, this paper examines East/West Germany and Japan to highlight the theme of the paper. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: GSUSUSSR.rtf

Human Rights and Chechnya
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A 5 page paper which examines human rights violations committed by the Russians towards Chechnya. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: RAchech.rtf

Ideological Separation: The U.S., the U.S.S.R., the Cold War
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A 5 page discussion of the ideological separation which exists between the U.S. and the former U.S.S.R. The author contends that this separation can be traced to World War II and the subsequent Cold War. Examples from Afghanistan and Vietnam are employed to illustrate these separations. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PPcldWr3.rtf

Impact of the Russian Revolution
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A 3 page research paper that examines the impact of the Russian Revolution of 1917. The writer argues that it is not an understatement to say that any other political upheaval, before or since, has not rocked the world as severely for as long a period of time. An examination of the history of this period demonstrates why the impact of the Russian Revolution on international politics was so large. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: khrr1917.rtf

Industrial Development In Russia / 1689 Through 1917
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A 16 page paper discussing the industrial revolution in Russia throughout the rule of the Romanov dynasty. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Russiade.rtf

Intelligence Agencies in World War II
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This 10 page paper discusses various intelligence agencies that operated during World War II; it concentrates on Britain, Russia, Germany and the U.S. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: HVintel2.rtf

Islam in Russia : Before and After
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This 10 page paper examines how Muslims have fared through the break up of the Soviet Union. How things have changed, and what the fall of the Berlin Wall has meant to Russians who want to practice their religion, are explored. An overview of how Muslims have been treated under communist rule is also included. Bibliography lists 8 sources
Filename: SA132Mus.rtf