1999 0-7734-3194-2 The Caucasus, with its own history and dynamics, has been an urgent problem for Russia in the last decade of the twentieth century. This book cuts away the myth, and explains the ideologies behind the problems. It presents a strong rational and factual approach. In this definitive work, Dr. R.G. Abdulatipov traces the 400-year history of Russian State practices in the Caucasus, explains the main events and conceptualizes the lessons of this history. The author is well informed on the subject, being the Minister of National Policy of the Russian Federation. This book is a must for those interested in contemporary Russia and its Caucasus policy. in Russian