Elite cohesion and resilience of the Russian regions: the case of Belgorod Oblast
Journal: Post-Soviet Affairs
Year: 2024

What accounts for the ability of regional elites to respond to the challenges posed by the Russian war against Ukraine?This study argues that elite cohesion elevates the ability of subnational elites to cope and adapt to crises.It employs social network analysis of a novel biographical data set of elites' connections in Belgorod Oblast, the border region that has been severely affected by the war.The analysis reveals that the war has made a relatively minor impact on the structure of the elite n