Russian literature, religion and economy

4 questions to be answered, they are listed below. The word count for each question is within the bracket after the question. 1. Discuss the causes of the Soviet Union dissolution in 1991. Enter both the long-term and the immediate factors. Also explain the consequences of the Soviet Union's dissolution itself for post-Soviet Russia's development. (350-400 words) 2. Characterize Russia's economic system. What is the construction of the economy? What measures have been taken in the 21st century to bring the economy to an end? How has the economy developed in recent years? Briefly discuss the prospects for the Russian economy. Motivate your positions. (350-400 words) 3. What is the role of the Orthodox Church in today's Russian society? What does the Church's relationship with state power look like? What does the Constitution and religious law say? Reflect and exemplify. (350-400 words) 4. In what way is history important for understanding today's social development? What Russian National Symbols are taken from the Czars and Soviet times? What role does history play in uniting and distinguishing Russia from Belarus and Ukraine? Starting from the lectures and the course literature. Reflect! (450-500 words) For the referring part use 3-5 references for each question. I would be glad if there are some referring from the book "Putin's Russia: Past Imperfect, Future Uncertain: Third Edition" ISBN(978-0742553927) (You could use an older edition if you cant obtain the third) Do not contact me by phone only email.