Corruption in Russia Introduction

This issue of Russian Politics and Law examines the extent of corruption in Russia. The authors of the articles found in this issue describe the extent to which bribery and other forms of corruption occur in Russia as a whole and in specific sectors. They also address potential solutions to the problem and even discuss the extent to which corruption is necessary for the continued functioning of the Russian state. © Copyright 2013, M.E. Sharpe, Inc. 2013.