"In order to work effectively with Russian organizations, it is essential for potential Western partners and shareholders to fully understand their leadership style, organizational practices and business expectations. Based on extensive interviews with the pioneers of Russian business and the authors' own experiences, this perceptive new book attempts to decipher the enigma of Russia's new generation of business leaders." "The authors present six in-depth case studies focusing on companies of vastly differing sizes, ranging from a newly-privatized operation and the creation and organization of an oligarch's empire, to several entrepreneurial start-ups in different service industries." "This book will provide a great source of information for academics and researchers of entrepreneurship, leadership studies and international business. Although the focus is on Russian entrepreneurs, the lessons in the book are equally as relevant for other cultures and leadership styles."--BOOK JACKET