This paper provides a thorough overview of the present conditions in Russia, from political and regional issues to health
concerns and ethnicity
challenges. Detailed, encyclopedic information underscores the current demographic and statistic realities in the country, while an analysis of
political and other issues helps to create a picture of the challenges and opportunities for Russia. Outline: Key Recent Developments in Russia Main Challenges or Problems Key Regional Issues Relations with Neighboring Countries Health Statistics National Health Accounts Increase in Disease Health Commitment Nutrition, Water and Smoking Coping With Poverty Ethnicity & Religion Demographics Post-Soviet Period Generational Groupings Social Structure