How Long to Read Russia's Unfinished Revolution

How Long Does it Take to Read Russia's Unfinished Revolution?

It takes the average reader 13 hours and 39 minutes to read Russia's Unfinished Revolution by Michael McFaul

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

For centuries, dictators ruled Russia. Tsars and Communist Party chiefs were in charge for so long some analysts claimed Russians had a cultural predisposition for authoritarian leaders. Yet, as a result of reforms initiated by Mikhail Gorbachev, new political institutions have emerged that now require election of political leaders and rule by constitutional procedures. Michael McFaul traces Russia's tumultuous political history from Gorbachev's rise to power in 1985 through the 1999 resignation of Boris Yeltsin in favor of Vladimir Putin. McFaul divides his account of the post-Soviet country into three periods: the Gorbachev era (1985-1991), the First Russian Republic (1991-1993), and the Second Russian Republic (1993-present). The first two were, he believes, failures—failed institutional emergence or failed transitions to democracy. By contrast, new democratic institutions did emerge in the third era, though not the institutions of a liberal democracy. McFaul contends that any explanation for Russia's successes in shifting to democracy must also account for its failures. The Russian/Soviet case, he says, reveals the importance of forging social pacts; the efforts of Russian elites to form alliances failed, leading to two violent confrontations and a protracted transition from communism to democracy. McFaul spent a great deal of time in Moscow in the 1990s and witnessed firsthand many of the events he describes. This experience, combined with frequent visits since and unparalleled access to senior Russian policymakers and politicians, has resulted in an astonishingly well-informed account. Russia's Unfinished Revolution is a comprehensive history of Russia during this crucial period.

How long is Russia's Unfinished Revolution?

Russia's Unfinished Revolution by Michael McFaul is 797 pages long, and a total of 204,829 words.

This makes it 269% the length of the average book. It also has 250% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Russia's Unfinished Revolution Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 18 hours and 39 minutes to read Russia's Unfinished Revolution aloud.

What Reading Level is Russia's Unfinished Revolution?

Russia's Unfinished Revolution is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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