Containing over 2,500 biographical profiles of the most representative individuals in Russian economics, politics, finance, science, and research, along with analyses of careers and currently held posts, and over 1,800 entries profiling institutions of all types, in all sectors of Russian life, this new edition of Who's Who in Russia contains valuable information for entrepreneurs and managers, international trade executives, investors and financial groups, governments, embassies, and academic institutions throughout the world. Also included are an overview of Russia's political, intellectual, social, and scientific culture, plus a comprehensive account of the Republics, Krais, Oblasts, Autonomous Areas, and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).