The Effect of the Great Patriotic War on the USSR
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A 7 page research paper that examines the effects that the Great Patriotic War (WWII) had on the Soviet Union. The writer argues that it was this victory that convinced Stalin that the authoritarian policies of the 1930s were correct and provided him with justification for pursuing this sort of governance until his death. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: 99grtwar.wps

The Haunted Wood
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A 10 page book review of Allen Weinstein and Alexander Vassiliev’s book, “The Haunted Wood: Soviet Espionage in America--the Stalin Era.” This book details many different incidents and individuals who played an important part in espionage during the first half of this century. Mush of what we have known, or heard about, up until now, has largely involved vague references and undocumented events. In this book the authors, one a Russian, gained access to valuable information that enlightens the reader to many of these vague references that were actually realities in the battle between the United States and the Soviet Union. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAwood.wps

The Pros & Cons Of Joseph Stalin's Industrialization
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Stalin, knowing relatively little about human nature, other than Marx's treatise that 'human beings could be molded to serve the state,' created a vision of massive industrialization based on the 'scientific man.' In this 6 page research paper, the writer discusses both the positive and negative effects of Stalin's industrialization in Russia. A number of statistical and sociopolitical examples from 20th century Russian history are provided to better-illustrate points made. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Stalin.wps

American Cultural Imperialism In The Post Cold War Era
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A 5 page research paper that examines current thinking regarding the ways in which Western style consumerism has become the hallmark of globalization. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: USculit.wps

The End of the Cold War
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This 3 page report discusses some of the numerous events and a significant array of policies ultimately brought about the end of the Cold War. From events as monumental as the destruction of the Berlin Wall and the dissolution of the Soviet Union to other far less spectacular events. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: BWcwrend.wps

Did Stalin Follow Lenin?
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A 9 page paper focusing on the policies and practices of Lenin and Stalin. The writer details the ideology of Vladimir Lenin and analyzes whether Stalin swayed from Bolshevik philosophy. Bibliography lists nine sources.
Filename: Bolshevi.wps

Confrontation in European History
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A 5 page paper discussing several of the most dramatic moments in European history in regards to military involvement and revolution. The books used in this examination are “The Challenge of The West,” by Lynn Hunt, “Nineteenth-Century Europe,” by Jan Goldstein and John Boyer eds., “Death's Men,” by Denis Winter, and “Maus II,” by Art Speigelman. Events discussed include the Paris Commune, the Bolshevik Revolution, WWI, WWII, and the Cold War. In relationship to the driving force of European politics, as discussed, the decisive forces between 1848 and 1989 appear to be both socialism and nationalism, depending upon the particular event and time period. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Confront.wps

Nicholas II and the February Revolution
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A 16 page paper that describes the history and persepectives around the February Revolution that led to the abdication of Nicholas II. This paper considers the impact of the two major political groups of the time, the Mensheviks and the Bolsheviks during the First World War, and the reflections of their membership on the leadership of Nicholas. This paper also recognizes Nicholas' relationships with his advisors and their perceptions on the insurrection that caused his necessary abdication. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: Nicholas.wps

Women's Movement Of 1919 Russia / Conflicting Views
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An 11 page paper that provides an overview of the elements leading to considerable opposition in the Russian Women's movement of 1919, essentially dividing the women of Russian. This paper argues that the fundamental premises of both Feminist and Bolshevik groups pitted women against women. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Russwf.wps

“Appeasement policies”
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A paper which looks at the policy of appeasement which was adopted by Neville Chamberlain in his negotiations with Hitler prior to the outbreak of the Second World War. The paper considers the underlying motivations of both politicians, particularly in reference to such factors as the effect which the Treaty of Versailles had had on the restructuring of Germany, the importance of the annexation of Austria and the invasion of Poland, and the part that British anti-communism played in the way that Chamberlain perceived Hitler’s potential to attack the USSR.
Filename: JLapp.wps

“Hitler and Stalin”
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A paper which looks at the similarities and differences between the regimes in Nazi Germany and Stalinist Russia, in terms of repression, elitism, the use of propaganda and the way in which both were headed by charismatic leaders .
Filename: JLhitlerstalin.wps

“Khrushchev’s Secret Speech”
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A ten page paper which looks at Khrushchev’s secret speech of 1956 and considers the impact which it had on the USSR, the international community, and Khrushchev’s own political future. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: JLkhrushchev.wps

"Behind The Urals" By John Scott
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4 pages in length. Leaving America for the very same reason others seek out its open-armed borders, John Scott removed himself from the comfort and safety of the United States and sought to find what he thought would be a more suitable life for himself. Little did he know when he chose Russia – more particularly Magnitogorsk in the Ural Mountains – that he had literally thrust himself into a time warp of how America had been tens of decades ago prior to any union implementation or basic humane approach to the value of life. What Scott ultimately gained throughout his journey to find himself outside the protected perimeters of the United States was a wakeup call that completely reversed his opinion about how "sadly dislocated" (p. 3) America had become and unappealing to a university graduate with "young energy and enthusiasm" (p. 3) during the Depression. No additional sources cited.
Filename: TLCJScott.rtf

"Ending the Cold War" by Herrmann and Lebow
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This 3 page paper discusses the book "Ending the Cold War" by Herrmann and Lebow, and argues that credit for ending this decades-long standoff goes to Mikhail Gorbachev. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: HVEndCld.rtf

"Resurrection: The Struggle for a New Russia" by David Remnick
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A 5 page paper which examines the first four chapters of Remnick's book "Resurrection: The Struggle for a New Russia," discussing his arguments. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAremnck.rtf

20th Century Russia
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8 pages in length. The writer discusses Stalin's break with Lenin's legacy, the Great Purge and Stalin's connection with structure and agency. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: TLCRuss20th.rtf

3M in Russia (Case Study Analysis)
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This 4 page paper examines Russia culture by using a case study submitted by a student. A hypothetical situation is provided and solutions are explored. Corporate ethics are at the forefront of this investigation. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: SA6163M.rtf

A Canadian in Moscow
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This 5 page report discusses the fact that when a Canadian leaves the borders of Canada to work in Russia, he or she should be well-prepared for the culture shock of their life. Canada has been renowned for its national social policy and the delivery of its social and governmental programs for decades. The “new” Russia has none or at least none that function efficiently. The business environment of Canada is one in which the entrepreneurial spirit is encouraged and innovation is sought after. Innovation and initiative in Russia is often associated with criminal activity. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: BWcanmos.wps

A Comparative Assessment of Successful Communist Revolutions in Russia and China
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This 8 page paper provides a comparative overview of the factors that account for the successful communist revolutions n Russia and China. This paper considers the similarities of each revolution and the factors that determined the maintenance of communism over time. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: MHRuChi.wps

A Comparison of Russian and Chinese Intelligence Systems
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This 3 page paper explores Russian and Chinese intelligence organizations. Weaknesses and strengths of each are discussed. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: SA506RaC.rtf

A Comparison of Two Rivers
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This 5 page paper provides an overview of the St. Lawrence River in Quebec, Canada and the Volga River in Russia. The rivers are compared and contrasted. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA113riv.wps

A Machiavellian View Of Yeltzin
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A 5 page analysis of the actions by the Russian president, Boris Yeltzin, who dismissed his entire Cabinet in March of 1998. The writer demonstrates that Yeltzin's use of power can be described as Machiavellian in nature and demonstrated many of the principles of the 16th-century political philosopher. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Yeltsinm.rtf

Absolutism of the Eighteenth Century Verses Totalitarianism of the Twentieth Century
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A 3 page overview of the differences which existed between these political approaches. The author provides a general overview of absolutism verses totalitarianism then provides a more in-depth view of the two systems in France and the former USSR. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: PPgvAbso.rtf

America's Superiority During the Cold War
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This 9 page paper supports the view that the U.S. had always been more powerful than the U.S.S.R. Thus, the arms race was just an illusion as the U.S. really held all the power. Still, concerns about former Soviet weaponry remain. The cold war and its legacy is also discussed. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: SA207cld.rtf

American Foreign Policy after World War II
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This 5 page report discusses how the world political scene evolved in terms of American globalist goals and objectives. As World War II came to a conclusion, it was clear that alliances made in the time of war would have little likely of surviving the stress of peace. For those who formed their attitudes in the midst of the relatively simplistic thinking of West equals good and East equals bad, or Communism is evil and all people “deserve” capitalism,” the change in ideologies represented by globalization and international partnerships have been staggering. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: BWforpo2.wps

American Policies and World Revolutions: 1890s to 1945
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A 6 page discussion of the different approaches in U.S. policies toward revolutionary actions. Summarizes U.S. concerns in the Russian, Chinese, and Mexican Revolutions and concludes that these concerns are very different dependent both on geography and political ideology. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PPrevPol.wps

An Overview of Interviewee #59 of the Harvard University Refugee Project
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This 7 page paper provides a summary of this refugee who was interviewed as part of a project from Harvard University. The information focuses on the U.S.S.R. in the early part of the twentieth century as viewed by a young female scientist. No bibliography.
Filename: SA251ref.rtf

An Overview of the Russian Correctional System
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This 5 page paper examines the Russian penitentiary system and how it has gone through some changes. A basic overview is provided. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA611Rus.rtf

Analysis of an Article on Russia
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This 3 page paper relates the summary of an article on Russia to a course that a student is taking. Information about the cold war is included. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: SA449rus.rtf

Analysis of Sascha Goluboff's, "Jewish Russians: Upheavals in a Moscow Synagogue":
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This 4 page paper summarizes this book as well as providing an anlysis of the content. This paper highlights the transformations that occured within the synagogue community, thereby supporting the viewpoint of the author. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: GSJewRus.rtf

Animal Farm as a Satire on the Russian Revolution
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6 pages. George Orwell's well-known classic Animal Farm is known to many to be an obvious satire of the Russian Revolution. This paper compares the book to that event to examine how Orwell created a fable about animals to get his political views aired. This is an excellent comparison paper on Animal Farm and the Russian Revolution. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: JGAanrrv.rtf

Are the Oligarchs Likely to Be a Force for Democracy in Russia?
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This 8 page paper provides an answer to the question of whether the oligarchs are likely to be a force for democracy in Russia. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: MHRusOli.rtf

Article Critique: Adrian Karatnycky, "The Orange Revolution"
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This 3 page paper is a critic of the article "The Orange Revolution" by Adrian Karatnycky, that appeared in "Foreign Affairs." Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: HVAKarat.rtf

Azerbaijan National Security Brief
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U.S. and Azerbiajan national security strategy 2004. Discussed in this 12 page paper are national purpose, ideology, national interest, national power, threats, domestic, commitments, miligary strategy, international and foreign policy, and U.S. military involvement. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: jvAzerba.rtf

BASIS FOR THE 1917 FEBRUARY REVOLUTION IN RUSSIA
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This paper examines the long-term circumstances that eventually sparked Russia's "February Revolution." In describing the factors that launched the Revolution, the paper notes the events of Russia's history that bred discontent and eventual outright rebellion. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: MTfebrev.rtf

Boris Yeltsin -- A Combination of Mother Russia and Modern Russia
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This 10 page report discusses Russia’s first elected president, Boris Yeltsin. Was he a an old-style Russian oligarch determined to take his rightful place in the leadership of his country? Or can he be better-defined as a leader firmly in touch with the needs and desires of the “real” Russians -- the people once described as the “proletariat.” He has been alternately adored and vilified, praised and blamed for the “new” Russia. But it should not be forgotten he certainly deserves credit for truly monumental achievements. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: BWboris.wps

Breaking With Moscow
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5 1/2 pages in length. Reviews the book "Breaking With Moscow" by Arkady Shevchenko. Discusses the international relations in regard to Shevchenko's defect to the United States. At age forty-seven Arkady Shevchenko was a twenty-two year veteran of the Soviet Foreign Service. From late 1970 until 1973, as an adviser to Gromyko he was able to observe the inner workings of the Politburo, the U.S.S.R.’s ruling body. He was an important prize for the Central Intelligence Agency, having been deep within the workings of the Soviet government—a place about which there was very little firsthand information. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: JGAmosco.doc

Budgetary Challenges and the European Union of the Future
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This 16 page report discusses a scenario in which the current members of the EU agree that Estonia, Poland, Czech Republic, Hungary and Slovenia should be allowed to join the community by 2010. However, in this fictional scenario, their accession was only agreed after discussions over the economics of the “community” were addressed. The European nations which were the most decidedly “mainstream” in terms of their European identity -- Germany, France, Italy, et al -- found themselves facing questions regarding how legitimately European one should consider nations such as Estonia, Poland, Czech Republic, Hungary and Slovenia. Benefits, challenges, and potential problems are addressed. Bibliography lists 13 sources.
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Bulgakov's The Master And Margarita
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A 4 page paper that offers a general discussion of The Master and Margarita by Mikhail Bulgakov. The essay includes discussions on the parallels found in the work as well as the different levels on which the novel can be read. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PGbulfk.rtf

BULGARIA, THE UNITED STATES AND INSTRUMENTS OF FOREIGN POLICY
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This 5-page paper discusses the United States, Bulgaria and the foreign relations between these two thorugh questions covering instruments of foreign policy. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: MTbulgar.rtf