New Poverty in Russia
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Abstract
The transition from homo sovieticus to the «new Russians» has been traumatic. The new Russsian poor are generally cultured professionals holding a high school diploma and university degree. Trade union reports indicate that at least 20% of the Russian workforce receives salaries below the minimum threshold.
Keywords
- Russia
- Poverty
