The Soviet Far East

The Soviet Far East (1990) examines the largest economic region in the Soviet Union, the Far East. The region is explored in all its geographical and economic complexity, including its development, history, analysis of its environment, and of the region's vital strategic significance to the Soviet Union.

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The Soviet Far East (1990) examines the largest economic region in the Soviet Union, the Far East. The region is explored in all its geographical and economic complexity, including its development, history, analysis of its environment, and of the region's vital strategic significance to the Soviet Union.

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1. Introduction Allan Rodgers 2. Settling the Far East: Russian Conquest and Consolidation Gary Hausladen 3. Environmental Constraints and Biosphere Protection in the Soviet Far East Philip R. Pryde and Victor L. Mote 4. Population and Labour Force Ann C. Helgeson 5. Resources Craig ZumBrunnen 6. Forest and Fishing Industries Brenton M. Barr 7. The South Yakutian Territorial Production Complex Victor L. Mote 8. The Far Eastern Transport System Robert N. North 9. Commodity Movements and Regional Economic Development Allan Rodgers 10. Soviet Far Eastern Trade Michael J. Bradshaw 11. Economic and Strategic Position of the Soviet Far East: Development and Prospect Leslie Dienes 12. Conclusions and Recent Developments Elisa B. Miller and Allan Rodgers