Networks in the Russian Market Economy

Preface Introduction Using Networks to find out about Networks The Evolution of Russia's IT Sector The Soviet Legacy and its Transformation in the Russian IT Field Social Milieus and Personal Network Growth in the St. Petersburg IT Industry The Types of Economic Resources Transmitted Through the Networks of St.Petersburg IT Professionals Social Mechanisms Governing the Informal Transactions between Russian IT Managers The Spirit of Russian IT Capitalism Conclusions A PDF version of this book is available for free in open access via the OAPEN Library platform, www.oapen.org.