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Homosexuality in Russia, 2001.
Examines reactions to homosexuality in Russia from the pre-revolution era to the present.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 60.95
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This paper shows that the conditions that exist today in the treatment of homosexuals in Russia are comparable to those in the early 19th century. The Bolshevik's misplaced hatred of all things not heterosexual stems from their hatred of the aristocratic and upper-class culture. The paper argues that their revolution and the subsequent mass destruction of all gay culture in Russia has set back the progressive equal rights movement by nearly a century.
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"The views in Russia toward homosexuality have fluctuated greatly throughout history along with the fluctuations in government. While it was never completely accepted before the revolution in 1917, when the Bolsheviks came into power, however, a complete elimination of all things representing the former government - including homosexuality - came about. Any form of sexuality not accepted by the leaders became a crime comparable to treason and an issue too taboo to discuss. Even today, after governmental rule has changed hands again, the Bolshevik view of hatred and bias against all those out of the norm has lived on."
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"Out of This Furnace", 2003.
Presents a book review of Thomas Bell's "Out of This Furnace" as an example of Slovak acculturation in the United States.
700 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 24.95
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This paper reviews "Out of This Furnace" by Thomas Bell, which depicts the process by which a small group of Slovak immigrants are gradually transformed into active participants in a stable American society. The paper uses the social history technique to examine Slovak immigrants in a Pennsylvania mining town.
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"In the dirty, dangerous cauldron of western Pennsylvania, the uneducated muscle of the eastern Slovak mountains would be transformed into the confident skill of an organizer of men. Through the trials and tribulations of work in and transition to American life overcome by these immigrants, one can observe the forging of a new and more powerful American nation that would be ready to save the entire world from the challenges shortly to come."
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Russian Federation, 2003.
Examines the Russian Federation from an international business perspective.
4,170 words (approx. 16.7 pages), 13 sources, MLA, $ 111.95
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This research paper provides an overview of the Russian Federation, focusing on the international management/business aspects, such as country-specific regulations, currency, and foreign investment. The paper also includes information on geography, climate, and economics. The paper includes tables.
Table of Contents
General Information
Geography
Climate
Population
Culture and Social Life
Business Environment
Political - Overview
Business Related Legislation
Economic - Overview
Main Macroeconomic Indicators
Foreign Direct Investment
Financial - Currency
Major Financial Institutions
Financial Markets
Banking System
Protection of Ownership Rights and Corporate Governance
Cultural Environment
People
Business Etiquette
Issues to Keep in Mind
Governmental Regulation
Taxes and Customs
Legal Requirements for Maintaining Business
Legal Reform
Recent Amendments to Bankruptcy Legislation
Advertising
Human Resources
Russian Labor Code
Termination
Employee Benefits
Unions
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"Major stock exchanges are: Moscow Stock Exchange, St. Petersbrug's Future Trading Stock, and Kazan Exchange Stock. The year 2001 also saw a breakthrough in the area of legal regulation of the stock market. Among the most important documents adopted last year in that regard were the Law "Concerning Investment Funds" and the amendments to the Law "Concerning Joint Stock Companies". These documents take into account the way in which the markets actually function and substantially curtail the scope for abuse of shareholders' rights. Another new law that emerged last year was the Law "Concerning Digital Electronic Signature", which will enable cost savings for market traders and speed up securities turnover."
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Welfare Restructuring in the 1990s, 2003.
Uses the cases of Ireland and Bulgaria to show how welfare has been reconstructed from the 1990s to the present day.
2,886 words (approx. 11.5 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 85.95
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A common trend of reduction of a state's social policy scope after a fiscal crisis has been reflected in the reform path pursued by Ireland ,and even more so ,the case of Bulgaria. The paper shows that, in both cases, the start of reforms has been triggered by a crisis, and the ongoing reform strategies are being shaped by the different economic pressures and political priorities pursued by the two countries, which are standing at different phases of economic development and integration with the European Union. The paper explains that the cases of Ireland and Bulgaria are informative of the diversity of responses different polities may adopt in the face of similar economic challenges, like fiscal imbalance. While Ireland was able to confront the situation in a framework of a broad political and social consensus, in Bulgaria, the beginning of a consistent reform process was only possible after a reform-minded party was able to collect the votes necessary to form a government. The paper also makes extensive use of tables.
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"The economic success of the country over the period covered by the first agreement (PNR) was apparently convincing enough to keep the policy to this day. Throughout the 1990s labour relations in Ireland are dealt with via three-year agreements with titles such as "Program for Economic and Social Progress," "Program for Competitiveness and Work," and (starting 2000) "Program for Prosperity and Fairness." The late 1980s and early 1990s were marked by a great progress in reducing deficit and attracting FDI. Unemployment however remained a major concern throughout the beginning of the reform period (standing at 17.4% in 1986); it only began to decline since 1993. Nonetheless now, more than a decade after the beginning of reforms in Ireland unemployment is also fully contained at a level of around 4% in 2000. Active labour market policies absorbed as much as 1.75% GDP in the mid-1990s."
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Eastern European Nations Joining the EU, 2003.
A look at the reasons for and against certain Central and Eastern European countries joining the European Union.
3,674 words (approx. 14.7 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 101.95
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This paper provides an overview of what the EU is and why it attracts several countries. It then looks at the economies of different Eastern European countries and examines what changes they need to make to be accepted into the EU.
1 .Introduction
2. A Brief History
2.1. Introducing the CEEC
2.1.1.The Agricultural Issue
3. An EU Perspective
4. Funding Issues
5. Case Studies
5.1 Czech Republic
5.2 Hungary
5.3 Poland
5.4 Slovenia
6 The Argument Over Integration
7. Conclusion
8 Bibliography
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"The European Union faces many arduous tasks in upcoming years. The most troublesome possibly being that of enlarging the size and the scope of its members. Currently, it is in the discussion of the European Union to extend enlargement to central and Eastern Europe. Over the course of the next decade, the European Union will be propositioning some new candidates to join their ranks. The first group includes the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Poland, and Slovenia; countries likely to join later are Bulgaria, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, and the Slovak Republic. The first countries are not expected to join until 2003-2005."
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Anti-Semitism in 19th Century Europe, 2003.
An examination of the reasons behind anti-Semitism in France and Russia in the 19th century.
4,301 words (approx. 17.2 pages), 32 sources, APA, $ 113.95
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This paper examines the history of anti-Semitism in Europe during the 19th century. The paper explores the similarities between the anti-Semitic prejudices that engulfed France and Russia in the late nineteenth century and then shows how in France, anti-Semitism was largely a right-wing Catholic movement, peppered with socialist support in the aftermath capitalistic change. The paper also provides a broad definition of anti-Semitism in general.
From the Paper
"Anti-Semitism is not an "identical phenomenon" similar to all countries, but rather based on individual national histories. The anti-Semitic prejudices that emerged in France and Russia in the late nineteenth century were both preceded by defeat in war, economic instability, and political change; circumstances exploited by the Judeo-phobic press and literature. However, while French anti-Semitism was derived from traditional religious dogmatism, and encouraged by the potent political force of anti-Republican Catholicism, the Russian experience was based on an ideological imperialism that was promoted by the government, and common to all 'true' Russians."
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Tobacco and the Ukrainian Economy, 2003.
An examination of how the Ukrainian economy is affected by tobacco.
1,819 words (approx. 7.3 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 58.95
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This paper looks at the macro economy of the Ukraine and how tobacco sales are influential. It discusses the trends of the society and how this effects import / export policies, governmental control, and tariffs. It discusses the Alcohol and Drug Information Center (ADIC)'s role in fighting early tobacco use in children.
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"In 1993, the idea of ADIC appeared in the Ukraine because of the WHO (World Health Organization) conference held in Kiev. At this conference it was stated that," Alcohol and other drugs problems were rapidly changing the Socio-Economic environments in the Ukraine." The idea of ADIC (Alcohol and drug Information Center) became a reality in the Ukraine after Konstantin Krasovsky worked in the ADIC Unit of the WHO Regional Office in Europe in 1994. The ADIC Unit of Ukraine was founded in 1995, this is a non-governmental, non-profit, and professional organization has an independent status in relation to other organizations in the Ukraine. The primary interest of the ADIC Unit in the Ukraine was alcohol and other illegal drugs, but soon tobacco became one of its top priorities."
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Chechnyan War, 2003.
A look at the effect of the Chechnyan war on its society and culture.
1,205 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 41.95
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This paper briefly examines the history of the Chechnyan conflict. It discusses mainly how this war has impacted the Chechen people and why Chechnya represents an instance of war uniting cultures, as opposed to destroying them.
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"In order to understand a nation, it is necessary to examine culture through their values, beliefs and attitudes. The strength of the Chechens in their fight for independence stems from their national culture. Much of the Chechen way of life lies in their valued belief in ancient myth and philosophy with strong connections to the biblical mythology and ancient Europe. In legend, the Caucasus was known as the home of the Gods, the chimerical ethnic origin of European civilization (thus, the term "Caucasian"). Traditionally, Chechens attach great importance to "honor and dignity. . . [and the] cult of ancestors and progeny. Ancestry plays a vital role in their social values. Chechens see history as "the only road where a man or nation passes the lifetime. The road itself tells nothing of the past, only the people do." This helps to explain why the deportation of 450,000 Chechens to Soviet Central Asia in 1944 under Joseph Stalin is such a defining incident toward Chechen intransigence. The Chechen people are immersed in a culture based on the richness of their past, emphasizing the strength of their national character and motivating their struggle for independence."
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Bosnia-Herzegovina: An Overview, 2003.
A discussion of the weaknesses of the Dayton Peace Accords in design and implementation as applied to the Bosnia-Herzegovina situation.
2,485 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 13 sources, APA, $ 75.95
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This paper begins by providing an introduction and overview of the Bosnia-Herzegovina crisis. It then examines the Dayton Peace Accords and discusses what the role of the Accords was meant to be, the aims and purposes, and, finally, why the Accords failed.
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"The conflict in Bosnia-Herzegovina stems from the hostility between peoples united by territory, heritage, and language, yet divided by religion. The proponents of the war are the Orthodox, Catholics and Muslims who share the territory of Yugoslavia. After World War I, the United States, Britain, and France established new territorial boundaries of the remnants of the war during the Versailles Conference of 1919. The conference resulted in the combining of the former members of the Austro-Hungarian Empire: Slovenia, Croatia, and Bosnia-Herzegovina, with Montenegro and Serbia. This formed of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia, or "land of the South Slavs." "
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The Far Right in Russia, 2002.
A case study of militaristic, nationalistic, and fascist ideologies influencing public opinion in the Russian Federation.
1,954 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 62.95
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Russia is a nation that has been through much social, political, and economic turmoil. This paper looks at how, after the fall of communism and the failure of democracy in the nation, there have been various nationalist and fascist regiments being established. It shows that, although there have been fascist groups in Russia for over a century, they have become a significant minority in Russia's political culture. The subcultures are varied, ranging from the more reactionary ideology of Yevgeny Bikov and Pamyat to the revolutionary platform of Alexander Barkashev and the RNE.
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"Russia is a nation that has had a history of imbalance. For the first thousand years of it's existence, it had operated under the plutocratic czarist system, which had a major disparity between the noble class and the serfs. Then, in the early 20th century, there was a political upheaval, in which Russia was absorbed into the Soviet Union, a dictatorship where advancement in society was based on party loyalty rather than relations. If one was a faithful member of the Communist Party, then they could get power, regardless of ancestry. This system was done with good intentions, but it ended up failing after 70 years."
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Russia and the U.S., 2002.
A look at the evolution of the relationship between the United States and Russia after the collapse of the Soviet Union.
36,352 words (approx. 145.4 pages), 118 sources, MLA, $ 249.95
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This paper examines how, following the collapse of the Soviet Union, the United States has struggled to develop and to articulate a comprehensive and coherent foreign policy toward the fifteen states that have taken its place. It analyzes the relationships between the different presidents of both countries, as well as their different policies, and attempts to identify some of the foreign policy initiatives and strategies that the United States should consider adopting towards Russia over the course of the next few years.
Outline
The Collapse and the Gorbachev Years
The Yeltsin Regime
The Current State of Affairs
Struggles of the "New" Russia
Russia and the U.S.: Future Policy Directions and Implications
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"Both the United States and the Soviet Union must share the responsibility for the start and continuation of the Cold War in the period between 1945 and 1963. During World War II, the U.S. and the Soviets were allies committed to the defeat of mutual enemies - Japan and Germany. At the end of World War II, as the Allies struggled to reconfigure the European polity and establish a new order in the East, the interests of the Soviet Union and the United States came into direct collision. For western leaders and their diplomats, World War II had a successful but hardly "neat" ending; too many questions were left unanswered, such as the future of Poland and Germany, which had been opened at Yalta and Potsdam but left unresolved (Kennedy, 1987; Keohane, 1984)."
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Communist Rule in East Europe, 2002.
A look at the four countries overtaken by Communist rule after WWII in Europe.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 26.95
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This three-page undergraduate paper is intended to explain how the four states of Poland, Romania, Bulgaria, and Yugoslavia came to be ruled by Communist parties during the period 1944-1948.
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Post-Soviet Markets, 2002.
Discusses igniting the market in the Post-Soviet economies of Eastern Europe.
4,400 words (approx. 17.6 pages), 8 sources, $ 160.95
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This study will look at the advancements made by the transitional economies of Central and Eastern Europe and the difficulties that they still face. In the end, it is clear that the transition from communism to capitalism has enjoyed several successes. Using the yardstick of appearances, evidence of this can be seen in the huge steps made by many of the countries, some of which now resemble those of Western Europe. Beneath this facade, however, it is most certain that the re-learning process involved with transition still has significant obstacles ahead of it. This is so for all CEE countries; some more than others. A generation may pass until the battle with the past is really over.
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Economics in East Europe, 2002.
The transitional states of Eastern Europe and Russia: An economic analysis.
5,150 words (approx. 20.6 pages), 12 sources, $ 187.95
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This study will evaluate the experiences of the post-communist states. With the sheer expanse and intensity of the previous Soviet system, it will be shown that, not only has the transition from plan to market been difficult for the countries of East Europe themselves, but also for economists who try to observe progress from afar.
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NATO in Kosovo, 2002.
Discusses the validity of the Independent International Commission's statement that NATO's action in Kosovo was "illegal but legitimate."
3,900 words (approx. 15.6 pages), 16 sources, $ 142.95
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This sixteen-page postgraduate research paper discusses the validity of the Independent International Commission's statement that NATO's action in Kosovo was "illegal but legitimate." It also deals with NATO's action as "humanitarian intervention." It is discovered through critical analysis that NATO's action was perhaps humanitarian, illegal and legitimate. And new international laws are needed to discard the "illegal" element in such actions.
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