“A strength is its conceptual framework of globalisation. … Another strength of the book is the use of rich Russian-language primary sources. ... It is a book that offers theoretical and empirical approaches useful both to experts and students of Eastern Europe studies, globalisation and political systems. … For students, it provides a reliable database, new bibliographic sources and theoretical concepts, along with a detailed analysis of economic, political and socio-cultural issues within the Russian Federation.” (Dragoș Șamșudean, Europe-Asia Studies, Vol. 74 (1), January, 2022)