1. In a 2-3 pages, detail in your own words the political, economic, and social institutions dominant in Russia. Also, provide some brief historical context that help explain these institutions.
2. In an additional 2-3 page summary, contrast these institutions (political, economic, and social) with those of the United States and another country of your choice. 

Credible sources include: CIA Factbook, OECD, UN, World Bank, International Monetary Fund, and similar government data collection agencies. Wikipedia and other socially malleable sources are not considered credible for our purposes. At the bottom of your narrative, in smaller italicized font, indicate the sources you used.