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8vo, hardcover in dj. 312pp. 'Thoroughly researched.It speculates on what might become of Russia's finances as demand for its all-important energy exports falls.' - <b>William Powell, <i>Natural Gas World</i></b><br></br>'The first full-length exploration of Russia as both a prime source and a victim of climate change. Anyone interested in environmental issues or in Russia's future should read this data-rich and gracefully written book.' - <b>Timothy J. Colton, author of <i>Yeltsin: A Life</i></b><br></br>'Facing increasing global pressure, Russian decision makers are being forced to think about the new reality of decarbonization. This book provides excellent insights into the story behind a resource-rich but climate-damaging economy, and explores a key question for the future: What alternative exports can Russia offer?' --Tatiana Mitrova, Research Director of the Energy Center, Moscow School of Management SKOLKOVO 'The first full-length exploration of Russia as both a prime source and a victim of climate change. Anyone interested in environmental issues or in Russia's future should read this data-rich and gracefully written book.' --<b>Timothy J. Colton, author of <i>Yeltsin: A Life</i></b> 'Facing increasing global pressure, Russian decision makers are being forced to think about the new reality of decarbonization. This book provides excellent insights into the story behind a resource-rich but climate-damaging economy, and explores a key question for the future: What alternative exports can Russia offer?' --<b>Tatiana Mitrova, Research Director of the Energy Center, Moscow School of Management SKOLKOVO</b> L'autore Thane Gustafson is Professor of Government at Georgetown University. A widely recognized authority on Russian political economy and formerly a professor at Harvard University, he is the author of many books, notably 'The Bridge: Natural Gas in a Redivided Europe' and 'Wheel of Fortune: The Battle for Oil and Power in Russia', as well as 'Russia 2010: And What It Means for the World' (coauthored with Daniel Yergin).