Europa's comprehensive survey of Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asia.

Leading authorities on the region analyze topics of regional importance.

Country Surveys

Chapters on each country, containing:

- essays on its recent history and economy, and a chronology of events

- an extensive statistical survey of economic indicators

- a comprehensive directory of the most significant political, commercial and cultural institutions

- a bibliography of books concerned with the country's history, politics and economy

- detailed coverage of the self-proclaimed secessionist territories of the region, including, for the first time, chronologies of events.

- biographical information on more than 150 leading political figures in the region

- a directory of major international organizations and research institutes concerned with the region

- select bibliographies of books and periodicals.