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The day Russia adopted the free market

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Economic Consequences of War and Its Political Ramifications

This chapter explores the influence of Western economic decisions on post-war Russia, comparing it to the effects of the Treaty of Versailles on Germany. It emphasizes the importance of learning from past economic crises to prevent political instability and acknowledges the role these decisions played in shaping Russia's current challenges.

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