Boris Kagarlitsky Livres

Focusing on economic developments, this analysis delves into the progress of major European empires alongside the United States. The translation from Russian provides insights into historical economic trends and their implications, offering a comparative view of these powerful nations. Key themes include industrialization, trade dynamics, and the impact of policy decisions on growth and stability.

Presents a series of profiles of leading contemporary Russian politicians. The book provides up-to-the-minute analysis of the new Russia and its dangerous attempts to develop modern capitalism. It includes accounts of Boris Yeltsin and Vladimir Zhironovsky.

The book explores the complex identity of post-Soviet society nearly twenty years after the fall of Communism. It examines why contemporary Russians and former Soviet republics still invoke their Soviet past to legitimize current elites and commercial products. The persistent celebration of Soviet-era events, like Victory Day, highlights a cultural nostalgia that raises questions about memory, identity, and the influence of history on modern life. Through these themes, the book delves into the paradox of embracing a past that contrasts sharply with the present capitalist reality.

Focusing on the ideological and political crisis of the Western left, this book offers a radical critique highlighting how current discourse prioritizes identity over class interests. It argues that the left’s emphasis on diversity politics undermines meaningful social change, calling for a reevaluation of priorities to address deeper systemic issues.

An intellectual tour-de-force by one of Russia’s most prominent dissidents