The intitial euphoria felt worldwide as a result of Mikhail Gorbachev's plans to restructure Soviet society Perestroika quickly faded. As Soviet citizens struggled with obtaining basic supplies in an impoverished nation, and as republics declared independence, the Kremlin faced daunting challenges. These translations of 33 articles allow us to see recent developments in the former USSR from diverse points of view. A useful sequel to Dr. Tarasulo's Gorbachev and Glasnost, this volume gives the reader a view of the unprecedented metamorphosis of this country.