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Russia and Ukraine: One Year On

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Surviving Business in 1990s Russia: Risk, Resilience, and the Emergence of Putin

This chapter explores the challenging business environment in 1990s Russia, where entrepreneurs faced severe legal risks and potential imprisonment. It highlights personal stories of defending successes against government expropriation and discusses the complex rise of Putin amid contemporary geopolitical tensions.

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