Political elites and the new Russia
Subtitle: the power basis of Yeltsin's and Putin's regimes
By: Anton Steen.
Series: BASEES/RoutledgeCurzon series on Russian and East European studies ;; 5
Publisher: RoutledgeCurzon
Published: 2003
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 212
Subjects: Elite (Social sciences) -- Russia (Federation); Political culture -- Russia (Federation); Post-communism -- Russia (Federation); Democracy -- Russia (Federation); Russia (Federation) -- Politics and government -- 1991-
Description: "Political Elites and the New Russia convincingly argues that although reforms in Russia have been initiated by those close to the President, in fact local and national elites have been the crucial strategic actors in reshaping Russia's economy, democratising its political system and decentralising its administration." "This book analyses the political culture of elites under Yeltsin and Putin, discussing the extent to which they form coherent political orientations, and how far this culture has been in step with, or at odds with, the reform policies of the Kremlin leaderships and consequences for state stability."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p.   ) and index.
Simultaneously published in the USA and Canada.