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The Political System of the Russian Federation

Analyzing the transition from communism to an illiberal democracy, the consolidation of executive power, and the reliance on resource exports.

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Russia's Transition: From Communism to Illiberal Democracy

Traces Russia's political path from the collapse of the USSR through the chaotic 1990s under Yeltsin to the consolidation of power under Putin, explaining the rise of an illiberal, superpresidential system.

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Russian Civil Society, Media, and Political Culture
Explores the state of civil society and the media landscape in Russia, highlighting state control, restrictive laws, and key aspects of Russian political culture that reinforce the current regime.
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Russian Civil Society, Media, and Political Culture
Explores the state of civil society and the media landscape in Russia, highlighting state control, restrictive laws, and key aspects of Russian political culture that reinforce the current regime.
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Russia's Political Economy: The Resource Curse
Analyzes the structure of the Russian economy, its heavy dependence on oil and gas exports, the concept of the resource curse, and the role of state-owned corporations.
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Russia's Political Economy: The Resource Curse
Analyzes the structure of the Russian economy, its heavy dependence on oil and gas exports, the concept of the resource curse, and the role of state-owned corporations.
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Russia's 1993 Constitution & Governmental Structure
An overview of the foundational legal document of the Russian Federation, outlining the formal powers and relationships between the President, Government, Federal Assembly, and Judiciary. Establishes the framework of Russia's semi-presidential system.
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Russia's 1993 Constitution & Governmental Structure
An overview of the foundational legal document of the Russian Federation, outlining the formal powers and relationships between the President, Government, Federal Assembly, and Judiciary. Establishes the framework of Russia's semi-presidential system.
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The Federal Assembly: Russia's Subordinate Legislature
Details the composition, powers, and electoral system of the State Duma and the Federation Council. This stack emphasizes the legislature's role as a rubber-stamp body for the executive in Russia's political system.
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The Federal Assembly: Russia's Subordinate Legislature
Details the composition, powers, and electoral system of the State Duma and the Federation Council. This stack emphasizes the legislature's role as a rubber-stamp body for the executive in Russia's political system.
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The Judiciary and Rule of Law in Russia
Examines Russia's judicial system, including the key courts and the concept of 'rule by law.' Highlights the judiciary's lack of independence and its use as a tool of political control.
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The Judiciary and Rule of Law in Russia
Examines Russia's judicial system, including the key courts and the concept of 'rule by law.' Highlights the judiciary's lack of independence and its use as a tool of political control.
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Russia's Transition: From Communism to Illiberal Democracy
Traces Russia's political path from the collapse of the USSR through the chaotic 1990s under Yeltsin to the consolidation of power under Putin, explaining the rise of an illiberal, superpresidential system.
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Russia's Transition: From Communism to Illiberal Democracy
Traces Russia's political path from the collapse of the USSR through the chaotic 1990s under Yeltsin to the consolidation of power under Putin, explaining the rise of an illiberal, superpresidential system.
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Russian Elections and Political Parties
An analysis of Russia's electoral framework and party system. Focuses on the dominance of United Russia, the role of 'systemic opposition,' and how elections serve to legitimize authoritarian rule.
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Russian Elections and Political Parties
An analysis of Russia's electoral framework and party system. Focuses on the dominance of United Russia, the role of 'systemic opposition,' and how elections serve to legitimize authoritarian rule.
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Russian Federalism: Centralization and Asymmetry
Examines the structure of Russia's federation, focusing on the tension between its constitutional framework and the reality of extreme centralization of power under Putin.
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Russian Federalism: Centralization and Asymmetry
Examines the structure of Russia's federation, focusing on the tension between its constitutional framework and the reality of extreme centralization of power under Putin.
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The Russian Presidency: Formal and Informal Power
Explores the extensive constitutional and extra-constitutional powers of the Russian President. Focuses on the mechanisms used to create a "superpresidency" and centralize authority, a key feature of Russia's illiberal system.
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The Russian Presidency: Formal and Informal Power
Explores the extensive constitutional and extra-constitutional powers of the Russian President. Focuses on the mechanisms used to create a "superpresidency" and centralize authority, a key feature of Russia's illiberal system.
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