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Bloomberg Businessweek

Firsthand Observations on the Dismantling of the Soviet Union

May 13, 2024
18:59
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Journalist and author Kevin Maney discusses the tumultuous 1990s in the Soviet Union. Topics include transition period optimism, missed opportunities, exploring the Soviet Union through fiction, changing global dynamics post-Soviet Union to post-9/11 era, and reflections on global alliances and missed opportunities in the tech industry.
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  • Author's rediscovery and pursuit of publishing novel set in 1990s Russia.
  • Impact of changing political landscapes on Western business expansions in post-Soviet Russia.

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Rediscovering a Novel after 30 Years

After writing a draft of a novel set in Russia 30 years ago, the author rediscovered it while cleaning up old printouts. Prompted by his daughter's curiosity, he revisited the novel and found it surprisingly good, sparking a renewed interest in getting it published. Over the years, the author had gained experience and success in writing nonfiction books, providing him with the knowledge and path needed to pursue publishing his novel.

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