A rich fusion of political and economic ills caused by excessive reliace on revenues from exporting natural resources has produced a uniquely Russian case of "resource curse", which has become a major challenge to Russia's future.
Russia Gambles on Resource Scarcity: Energy Intrigues in a Time of Political Crisis
Book Chapter
Baev, Pavel K. (2015) Russia Gambles on Resource Scarcity: Energy Intrigues in a Time of Political Crisis, in Steven, David ; Emily O'Brien; & Bruce Jones, eds, The New Politics of Strategic Resources: Energy and Food Security Challenges In the 21St Century. Washington DC: Brookings Institution Press (245–260).
