Download or read book The Russian Federation in Transition written by Ms.Benedicte Vibe Christensen and published by International Monetary Fund. This book was released on 1994-12-15 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This paper examines the effects of three "shocks" - the disintegration of the U.S.S.R., domestic economic reform, and changing relations with other countries- on Russia's balance of payments position. The importance of consistent economic reform and a liberal trade regime is stressed, together with the role of financial assistance.