Transition from One Era to the Next
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A 5 page paper discussing ease of transition into the modern era. Russia and Japan share aspects of their histories that are quite similar. Japan’s culture is much older, of course, but both nations underwent similar struggles in entering the modern era. Of the two, Japan absolutely has been more successful in entering the modern era. Russia and now the other remains of the former Soviet Union struggle merely to retain order, while Japan’s efforts are focused on navigating through post-industrialism. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: KShistUSSRjapan.rtf

Trotsky
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A five page paper which looks at Trotsky's life, his involvement with the Bolshevik party and communism, and his historical importance on an international level. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: JLtrot.rtf

TRUMAN DOCTRINE AND U.S.-SOVIET RELATIONS
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This paper examines the negative impact that the Truman Doctrine, which advocated containment of comunism through military might, had on U.S. and Soviet Union relations. The paper discusses major events during the latter part of the 20th century that represented aggression between the two superpowers in supporting this topic. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: MTtrudoc.rtf

TRUMAN DOCTRINE, MARSHALL PLAN AND NATIONAL SECURITY ACT
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This paper examines the Truman Doctrine, the Marshall Plan and the National Security Act, and determines the impact of these on communism in the U.S.S.R. and relations between the U.S. and Soviet Union. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: MTmarpla.rtf

Tsarist Russia And Stalin Reign: Similar Governments
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6 pages in length. The writer discusses how tsarist Russia and Stalin's Reign were similar in form. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: TLCtsar.rtf

U.S. Reaction To Soviet Invasions Of Czechoslovakia And Afghanistan
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This 8 page report discusses and compares the similarities and differences between the Soviet's 1968 invasion of Czechoslovakia and the 1979 invasion of Afghanistan. The reaction of the U.S. in both circumstances is discussed, as well as reasons why the U.S. reacted differently in each situation. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Usreact.doc

Ukraine - Orange Revolution And After
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A 12 page paper that provides background and information about the Orange Revolution in Ukraine in 2004 immediately following the presidential election. The causes for this Revolution ware reported and discussed, including the fraud and attacks on Yushchenko. The essay also discusses some of the events that have happened in Ukraine since that time and where the country is politically today. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: PGornrv.RTF

US Intelligence Reports and the Collapse of the Soviet Union
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This 5 page paper provides an overview of the US intelligence reports that surrounded the collapse of the Soviet Union. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: MHSovDef.rtf

US-Soviet Foreign Relations / 1972 - 1991
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A 9 page paper covering the years 1972-1991 in US-Soviet relations. Paper is divided into 3 parts: 1972-1979; 1980-1985; 1985-1991. Bibliography lists12 sources.
Filename: Ussoviet.doc

Vladimir Putin and Boris Yeltsin
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An 8 page paper discussing the differences in the politics of Russia's first and second presidents. Putin is much younger than Yeltsin and more energetic, but there is evidence that there is little other difference. Putin campaigned on extensive reforms and gave hope to restoring law and order while reducing corruption, but one of his first acts as president was not to address any of the problems of the nation, but to order a raid on the offices of a publisher that had publicly criticized him. Putin headed the government between the time of Yeltsin's retirement and the next election. Aside from the great popular support and approval he enjoys, there is little different not than under Yeltsin. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: KSPutinYeltsin.wps

Walter LaFeber's "America, Russia, and the Cold War 1945-1990"
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A 7 page paper which examines and reviews the book "America, Russia, and the Cold War 1945-1990" by Walter LaFeber. The paper discusses some of LaFeber's points, and also discusses where some of his weak points are. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAlafebr.rtf

War and the Changes It Initiated in Russia (Now Russian Federation) & Yugoslavia: 1900-1980
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An 18 page paper which examines the social, economic and political repercussions of war in both countries. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: TGruswar.wps

War, Revolution & Peace in Russia / The Passages of Frank Golder, 1914-1927
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A 6 page analytical overview of this book, edited and introduced by Terence Emmons and Bertrand Patenaude. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Fgolder.wps

Was Stalin the Inevitable Consequence of Lenin’s Political Legacy?
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A 6 page paper which examines whether or not Stalin was powerless to change his position and his role due to the political legacy of Lenin. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: RAlenin.rtf

Was the Cold War in Europe Inevitable?
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This 5 page paper examines various sources dealing with the Cold War and argues that scholarship is divided enough that it’s possible to argue the Cold War was not inevitable. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: HVinvcwr.rtf

Was the Cold War Inevitable?
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A 4 page paper which looks at a particular fax from the student requesting paper and answers the question of whether or not the Cold War was inevitable. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: RAcldwr2.rtf

What Made Russia What She Was In 1900?
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6 pages in length. The writer discusses various events that established Russia as the nation she was in 1900. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: TLCRus19.rtf

Which Bolshevik leader, Lenin or Trotsky, was more instrumental in the success of the Bolshevik Revolution?
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A 6 page discussion of whether Lenin or Trotsky was the most influential during the Bolshevik Revolution. The author contends that although Trotsky was a close collaborator of Lenin and quite accomplished in inspiring the Russian people and organizing their revolution, Lenin proved time and time again that it was he that was the most powerful leader. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PPleninT.rtf

Women In Russia Since Perestroika
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A 10 page paper. The question that is explored is: What has happened to the condition of women in Russia since Gorbachev's reforms and what factors have contributed to these changes. The writer begins by offering an outline of statistics about women. One of the changes is that it is legal to have women's groups in the country and these abound. They have not been successful in changing attitudes, however. The writer also provides information regarding the effect of the fall of communism on women. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: PGruswom.wps

World Reaction to Soviet Invasion of Czechoslovakia
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A 7 page research paper that examines the 1968 Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia, focusing specifically on how the world reacted to this aggressive act. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: 00socz68.rtf

World War II
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A 3 page overview of WWII. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: RAwyww.rtf