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The Russian Mafia: Private Protection in a New Market Economy

By Federico Varese

Book information

Publisher
Oxford University Press, USA
Year
2001
ISBN
019829736X, 9780198297369, 0199279497, 9780199279494, 9780191522840
Open Library ID
OL7399447M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
2 MB (2614587 bytes)
Pages
305\305
Topic
Geography Russia
Scanned
yes
Time added
2010-05-31 00:48:14

Description

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.

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