Arise, Rossiya: The Return of Russia to World Politics

"What is for certain, however, is that Russia has been resurrected and is today actively and successfully re-establishing its Tsarist and Soviet-era influence and power across the international scene." Readers enter the esoteric world of Russian society, beliefs, and national and international politics in this relevant and insightful book. In an in-depth overview of the Russian people's perceptions of Gorbachev and Yeltsin, the author explores the incidences and legislation that have led to Vladimir Putin's current rise to power in modern-day Russia. The book also transports readers through Russia's relationships with Cuba and Serbia, and it carefully examines the fall of the Soviet Union and the consequences of that fall. The author also explains why many modern-day Russians perceive Vladimir Putin as a capable leader. Lastly, the narrative places Russia on the international stage, a place where few readers may think Russia has a great sphere of influence. The book documents Russia's role on this stage in correlation to countries like America and Britain. For readers interested in Russian and Soviet history, this book is an engaging read. The book contextualizes Russia's often fraught relationship with the rest of Europe, including former Soviet states like Ukraine. Thus, it serves as a strong informant regarding the current war between Russia and Ukraine. It helps readers understand the cultural, historical, and even linguistic similarities that place Russia at the forefront of Eastern European and European politics and relations. Those with a specific interest in NATO will find the discussions interesting and pertinent. The book also provides an in-depth look at Russia's relationship with Serbia, which enlightens Western readers to the magnitude of Russia's influence and power. For seasoned readers of geopolitical prose and for those beginning to take an interest in current events, especially those current events surrounding Russia, this book is mutual ground and a sure conversation starter. Arise, Rossiya expertly charters the course of Russian foreign policy under the helm of Vladimir Putin, from the time he ascended to power in the Kremlin to the present-day. The author of the book, Dr Marcus Papadopoulos, demonstrates his profound knowledge and understanding of the objectives of Russia on the international stage, and the methods upon which Moscow employs in pursuit of these, by examining the Kremlin’s relations with 25 countries which he avers to be of paramount importance to the Russian leadership, commencing with the near abroad, the former Soviet space, described by him as “imperative for Russia’s plan to fully resurrect the power and influence which it had globally wielded during the Soviet period.”Dr. Papadopoulos also relays to the reader the pitiful and lamentable condition of the Russia that Putin inherited, and examines the policies and personalities of Mikhail Gorbachev and Boris Yeltsin which were to spell catastrophe for Soviet and then Russian power, both at home and abroad, the ramifications, of which, are still being felt inside Russia today. Arise, Rossiya is devoid of the prejudice towards Russia that has historically clouded the judgment of Western historians and analysts when assessing Moscow’s foreign policy goals; instead, the book has been written by someone who possesses an intimate comprehension of Russian history and the Russian people, as well as a mastery of the Russian structures of power and Russian policy-making, all, of which, is complemented by interviews with senior politicians and academics which the author secured for the purposes of this book.Arise, Rossiya is indispensable for students, politicians, diplomats, journalists or lay people who seek to truly understand the origins and motives behind a Russian resurgence that the world is witness to today. On September 9, 1972, a sudden, shocking turn of events snatched victory from the United States in the Olympic gold medal basketball game in Munich, Germany. Officially, the Soviet Union beat the United States, 51-50, on a desperate basket at the final buzzer. Forty years after that final buzzer sounded, 12 silver medals lay unclaimed in a storage room maintained for the Olympic Museum in Lausanne, Switzerland. History says those silver medals belong to the Americans. The members of the 1972 team, who today still continue the fight for their gold medals, say that history is mistaken. All 12 players have been interviewed for this new book. "On September 9, 1972, a sudden, shocking turn of events snatched victory from the United States in the Olympic gold medal basketball game in Munich. Officially, the Soviet Union beat the United States, 51-50, on a desperate basket at the final buzzer. Forty years after that final buzzer sounded, 12 silver medals lay unclaimed in a storage room maintained for the Olympic Museum in Lausanne, Switzerland. History says those silver medals belong to the Americans. The members of the 1972 team, who today still continue the fight for their gold medals, say that 'history' is mistaken."--Page 4 of cover Chapter 1: From Ashes to Putin Chapter 2: Striking Out At Pax Americana Chapter 3: Securing The Near Abroad Chapter 4: Eyes on Soviet-era Friends Chapter 5: Rebuilding Ties With Tsarist-era Brothers Chapter 6: A Relationship of Necessity, China Chapter 7: Courting in America's Orbit EPILOGUE: Russia Resurrected Index