The Politics of HIV/AIDS in Russia

Focusing on the significant impact of civil society organizations, the book examines the escalating HIV/AIDS crisis in Russia, which has evolved into a critical social, economic, and political issue. Highlighting data from UNAIDS, it reveals that Russia is grappling with the largest HIV/AIDS epidemic in Europe, with approximately 980,000 individuals living with HIV as of 2009. The study provides insights into the challenges and responses surrounding this urgent public health concern.