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The Russian Mafia: Private Protection in a New Market Economy

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Running a business in Russia is every bit as unsavory as you might imagine, according to Federico Varese's thoroughly researched look at that nation's organized (but not very organized) criminals. Even the lowliest shopkeeper faces shakedowns from drug addicts and teenage thugs, as well as bribe demands from tax collectors and police. In this chaotic climate, the protection racket thrives. Pay the right person, and not only will the shakedowns end - you might even gain a business partner and a fishing buddy. But the penalties for making the wrong move can be severe. One shopkeeper who refused to pay up was burned to death in his store. Varese offers an intricately detailed look at the realities of the Russian Mafia. His excellent reporting is undermined only by his frequently academic writing style. We recommend this guide to those who are doing business in Russia or who hope to. Caveat entrepreneur.
Request Code : ZLIBIO258311
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Year:
2001
Publisher:
Oxford University Press, USA
Language:
English
Pages:
305
ISBN 10:
0199279497
ISBN 13:
9780191522840
ISBN:
019829736X,9780198297369,0199279497,9780199279494,9780191522840

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