Containing thousands of individual biographical profiles along with analyses of careers and currently held posts, this two-volume set contains valuable information for entrepreneurs and managers, international trade executives, financial groups, governments, embassies, and academic institutions throughout the world. This edition includes 2, 700 biographical listings and is updated with a comprehensive account of the Republics, Krais, Oblasts, Autonomous Areas, and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) as well as overviews of political, intellectual, social, and scientific culture in the region. In addition, 2000 institutional profiles highlight the objectives, technologies, international reach, and corporate philosophy of each institution listed. Numerous cross-references between individual and corporate profiles provide even more information about Russias business world.