Ruslan Khasbulatov has played a central role in the dramatic changes in Russia over the last three years. He became Acting Speaker of the Russian parliament in July 1991 and helped to defend the Russian White House during the coup attempt of that August. He has since consolidated his influence in the Parliament, and has become one of the country's most powerful and controversial politicians. In this book, Khasbulatov presents his views on Russian politics before the coup, offers a vivid first-hand account of the resistance to the coup, and concludes with his views on the problem of power in the new Russia. He provides a unique insight into the development of Russia from communism to embryonic democracy and an unparalleled insider's account of some of the most momentous events of the late twentieth century.
Author(s): Rus Khasbulatov
Edition: 1St Edition
Year: 1993
Language: English
Pages: 288
Book Cover......Page 1
Title......Page 4
Contents......Page 5
Author's preface......Page 8
Introduction: Richard Sakwa......Page 10
PERSONAL......Page 22
RUSSIA, SOCIALISM AND THE TRANSITION......Page 37
IN POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT......Page 49
REMAKING THE STATE......Page 62
ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION......Page 95
BEYOND COMMUNISM......Page 124
DAY ONE: 19 AUGUST 1991......Page 158
DAY TWO: 20 AUGUST 1991......Page 172
DAY THREE: 21 AUGUST 1991......Page 182
23 AUGUST 1991: GORBACHEV IN PARLIAMENT......Page 189
THE ORIGINS OF THE CONSPIRACY......Page 204
THE FATE OF FREEDOM......Page 219
ON POWER......Page 228
THE SEPARATION OF POWERS AND RUSSIA'S CRISIS......Page 234
POWER AND RUSSIA......Page 245
FEDERALISM AND DEMOCRACY......Page 266
Index......Page 281
