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A 5 page paper
which examines the first four chapters of Remnick's book "Resurrection: The Struggle for
a New Russia," discussing his arguments. No additional sources cited.
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5 pages (~225 words per page)
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felt free, in the beginning, as they reveled in the fact that they had freedom of the press and many other freedoms. However, the system was not ready for the
change, and the country has truly become economically supported through criminal activity. The health and the education of the country has worsened, and the present conditions are, to say the
least, perhaps not as good as they were under communist rule. In his book "Resurrection: The Struggle for a New Russia" David Remnick presents us with many intriguing and informative
looks at Russia. In the following paper we examine the first four chapters of his book, pointing out his arguments and then addressing whether his arguments seem valid or not.
Chapters and Arguments In these chapters Remnick sets us up in a position to understand some of what took place prior to the end of the Soviet Union.
He offers information that allows us to see what was taking place in the minds of the government officials, and those who desired change. The old ways were gone and
the new ways were on the horizon. And, in this he indicates that it was clearly a time when the future was at hand, for better or for worse.
One of the most important aspects of these chapters is that which revolves around Gorbachev. He was, in many ways, the instigator of the entire change, and while he was
seen as something of a hero to many, the people of Russia were not so sure of his approach. Interestingly enough we find that the outside world was far more
respectful of Gorbachev than his own people were, or are. Gorbachev, according to Remnick, was trying to give rise to a new system wherein people could live more freely and
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