Leaders of Russia and the Soviet Union: From the Romanov Dynasty to Vladimir Putin

This reference work surveys the leaders of Russia and the Soviet Union- from Michael, the first Romanov tsar in 1613, through the creation and dissolution of the Soviet Union, to the present day President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin. Chronologically arranged, these biographies paint a thorough yet succinct portrait of 30 leaders including discussion about the family and education of each ruler, important legislation, events, and wars under each leader's rule; and each leader's achievements and impact on Russia or the Soviet Union. Key Features *The first authoritative work to cover almost 400 years of leaders in Russia and the Soviet Union *Examines the people who influenced the leaders such as regents, lovers, advisers, and military figures *Illustrations of key leaders, genealogical tables, and chronologies *Bibliographic references and suggestions for further reading *Glossary of Russian terms and organizations