Putin for the fourth time. The state of and prospects for Russia (2018-2024). OSW Report March 2018
Journal: Archive of European Integration (AEI) (University of Pittsburgh)
Year: 2018

The current system of government in Russia will not collapse, although signs of destabilisation may appear. The authorities will not carry out any reforms, political or economic. A process of ‘technocratisation’ will take place. The economy will remain dependent on external factors. Despite the implementation of energy infrastructure projects, exports of raw materials will not rise significantly. The economy will continue to stagnate, and the government will partially reduce social spending. Rus