One of the nation`s top experts on Russia discusses Boris Yeltsin`s generally unsuccessful handling of economic reform, compares the post-World War II economic recovery of Japan and Germany, and traces the economic troubles of Russia since the Communist revolution. Amazon.com description: Product Description: One of the nation`s top experts on Russia discusses Boris Yeltsin`s generally unsuccessful handling of economic reform, compares the post-World War II economic recovery of Japan and Germany, and traces the economic troubles of Russia since the Communist revolution